At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$26,807 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
Zillow: $135,701
Median Rent
$630/mo
17.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
18.2% smoking rate
How Arthur Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arthur's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arthur 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
Arthur residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,807. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 302 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arthur is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,701. Median rent is $630/month, with 17.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
18.0% of adults in Arthur hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arthur has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population295
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,967/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$26,807
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$746M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$630
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$135,701
Housing Units129
Rent Burden17.2%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.1 in/yr
Elevation1,299 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Arthur was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.