At a Glance
Median Income
$57,656
$26,597 per capita
Home Value
$87,000
Zillow: $245,185
Median Rent
$725/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
16.9% smoking rate
How Artesian Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Artesian's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Artesian a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Artesian residents earn a median household income of $57,656 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,597. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 108 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Artesian is $87,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,185. Median rent is $725/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
18.2% of adults in Artesian hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Artesian has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population160
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density291/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born12.5%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,656
Per Capita$26,597
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$177M
Avg Weekly Wage$837
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,000
Rent$725
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$245,185
Housing Units87
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,717/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain24.6 in/yr
Elevation1,314 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute22 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Artesian was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
12.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.