Iowa
Arnolds Park is a small town in Iowa with a population of 911. Residents earn $84,659 per year, which is 13% above the national average.
Based on current data, Arnolds Park receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Arnolds Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Arnolds Park is $84,659, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Arnolds Park is $407,600, 45% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $671 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Arnolds Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches, including 38.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,659 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,667 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $897 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,626 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 958 |
| County GDP | $1,529M |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Healthcare | 59 |
| Retail | 107 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,645 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.88% |
| Commute Time | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Census Median | $407,600 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $436,294 |
| Median List Price | $739,000 |
| Median List Price | $739,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $360 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.4% |
| Price Drops | 3.9% |
| Inventory | 51 |
| Census Median Rent | $671 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,645 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.88% |
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,872/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.5 inches |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,409 ft (429 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 569/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3604°N, 95.1292°W |
| County FIPS | 19059 |
Winner: Republican by 40 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 569/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Retail Stores | 107 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |