At a Glance
Median Income
$65,000
$38,935 per capita
Home Value
$118,400
Zillow: $244,809
Bachelor's Degree+
39.1%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
19.9% smoking rate
How Arkdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arkdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arkdale a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arkdale residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,935. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 571 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arkdale is $118,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,809. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
39.1% of adults in Arkdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arkdale has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population216
Median Age61.1 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$38,935
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$919M
Avg Weekly Wage$841
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,400
Rent
Ownership96.3%
Zillow$244,809
Housing Units177
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,261/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.1 in/yr
Elevation939 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.1%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute35 min
Broadband71.3%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Arkdale was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.