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Armour, ON

Ontario

Armour is a small town in Ontario with a population of 1,459. Residents earn $69,500 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,459 Population 23/sq mi density
$69,500 Median Income $45,900 per capita
$400,000 Home Value
$800 Median Rent 15.9% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 17.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$400,000 home value, $800/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,500
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.3%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $800
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.7%
392% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.3%
23% higher than US avg

How Armour Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,459
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,500
Per Capita$45,900
Unemployment17.7%
Poverty15.3%
Commute30 min

Housing

B
Home Value$400,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units670
Rent Burden15.9%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation610 ft (186 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+3.8%

Community

Commute30 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Armour a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Armour receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Armour has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Armour is $69,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 17.7%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 15.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Armour is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Armour has a population of 1,459 with a density of 23 people per square mile. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

1,459
Total Population
23
People / sq mi
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
63.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Armour vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.5%
19% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg
Other Languages4.8%

Social Characteristics

Armour vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Armour is $69,500, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 17.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Armour vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,500
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.7%
392% above US avg
Poverty Rate15.3%
23% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.2 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Armour is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$400,000
42% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$800
31% below US avg
Rent Burden15.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.5%
Renter-Occupied7.5%
Housing Units670

Property Tax

In Armour, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Armour vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.3%
78% below US avg
High School+34.7%
Graduate Degree+3.8%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density23/sq mi
Total Area63.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.2 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.9%

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