At a Glance
Median Income
$43,073
$33,886 per capita
Home Value
$83,100
Zillow: $122,053
Median Rent
$753/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18.8% smoking rate
How Arma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arma a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arma residents earn a median household income of $43,073 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,886. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,084 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arma is $83,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,053. Median rent is $753/month, with 31.1% 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 1969.
Education
19.3% of adults in Arma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arma has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,131
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density1,001/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,073
Per Capita$33,886
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$869
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,100
Rent$753
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$122,053
Housing Units713
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
Elevation1,005 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Arma was founded in 1909.
The median home in Arma was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.