At a Glance
Median Income
$39,667
$22,774 per capita
Violent Crime
109/100K
1,895/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
265 sunny days/yr
How Armstrong Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Armstrong's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Armstrong a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Armstrong residents earn a median household income of $39,667 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,774. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Armstrong reports 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,895/100K.
Education
2.3% of adults in Armstrong hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Armstrong has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population340
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$39,667
Per Capita$22,774
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty2.1%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$230,101
Housing Units173
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
F
Violent109/100K
Property1,895/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days265/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation846 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.7%
EV Stations3
Did You Know?
The median home in Armstrong was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (41 miles).
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.