Median Income
$61,600
18% lower than US avg
Home Value
$174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$770
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.4%
133% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
19.4%
56% higher than US avg
How Armstrong Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,967
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,600
Per Capita$35,160
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty19.4%
Commute30 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$770
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units830
Rent Burden8.3%
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+38.0%
Graduate+0.9%
Is Armstrong a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Armstrong receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Armstrong offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Armstrong is $61,600, 18% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.4% 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 Armstrong is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $770 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.0% have completed high school.
Armstrong has a population of 1,967 with a density of 3 people per square mile. The median age is 46.8 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%).
Population
46.8yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Armstrong vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 83.2% |
| 6% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 15.3% |
Social Characteristics
Armstrong vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Armstrong is $61,600, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income: Armstrong vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $61,600 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,160 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.4% |
| 133% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% |
| 56% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.2% |
The median home value in Armstrong is $174,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $770 (34% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $174,000 |
| 38% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $770 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 92.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.8% |
| Housing Units | 830 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Armstrong vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Armstrong vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 721.3 sq mi (1,868.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |