At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$25,503 per capita
Home Value
$64,300
Zillow: $144,310
Median Rent
$786/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
42.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
19.0% smoking rate
How Arlington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arlington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arlington a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arlington residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,503. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,685 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arlington is $64,300 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,310. Median rent is $786/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
16.5% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arlington has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population393
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density320/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$25,503
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty42.1%
County GDP$3,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$64,300
Rent$786
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$144,310
Housing Units223
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity44.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,594 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Arlington was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Hutchinson Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.