Arlington, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Mississippi County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
235 Population 618/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $22,943 per capita
$64,400 Home Value $101,067 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,400 home value, $950/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Arlington, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,250
52% below
$22,943 per capita
Home Value
$64,400
77% below
Zillow: $101,067
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
24.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
Avg Temperature
58°F

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)

Income
48%
Home Value
23%
Rent
82%
Poverty
198%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
97%
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 $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,943. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 402 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arlington is $64,400 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,067. Median rent is $950/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

8.2% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arlington has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population235
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density618/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans15.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$22,943
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty24.6%
County GDP$426M
Avg Weekly Wage$811

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,400
Rent$950
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$101,067
Housing Units166
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity42.6%
Premature Death14,665/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation346 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 23%
Commute35 min
Broadband74.8%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Arlington was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Cairo Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.