At a Glance
Median Rent
$649/mo
25.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
60.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Arnold City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arnold City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arnold City a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
8.0% of adults in Arnold City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arnold City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population344
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density717/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$13,801
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty60.6%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
Home Value
Rent$649
Ownership10.3%
Zillow$168,027
Housing Units251
Rent Burden25.1%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation996 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Arnold City was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.