At a Glance
Median Income
$85,592
$24,235 per capita
Home Value
$101,200
Zillow: $213,902
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
25.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
18.4% smoking rate
How Arrowsmith Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arrowsmith's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arrowsmith a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arrowsmith residents earn a median household income of $85,592 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,235. The unemployment rate stands at 13.1% (264% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,357 business establishments, including 404 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arrowsmith is $101,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,902. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
26.1% of adults in Arrowsmith hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arrowsmith has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population381
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,905/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$85,592
Per Capita$24,235
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty25.5%
County GDP$16,910M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,273
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,200
Rent$1,042
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$213,902
Housing Units145
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death6,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation881 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute29 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Arrowsmith was founded in 1871.
The median home in Arrowsmith was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 404 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.