Iowa
Arthur is a small town in Iowa with a population of 295. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Arthur receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Arthur offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Arthur is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. The poverty rate of 17.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Arthur is $65,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $630 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Arthur experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,750 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,807 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,161 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,968 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.5% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 302 |
| County GDP | $746M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.09% |
| Commute Time | 21.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $65,000 |
| 77% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $630 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.2% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,958 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.09% |
| Obesity | 42.1% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,456/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.6 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,967/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3354°N, 95.3469°W |
| County FIPS | 19093 |
Winner: Republican by 53.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.0% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,967/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.4% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 21.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |