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Arthur, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Ida County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
295
Population
1,967/sq mi density
$53,750
Median Income
$26,807 per capita
$65,000
Home Value
$135,701 Zillow
$630
Median Rent
17.2% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
471
Violent Crime/100K
2,006 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $630/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$65,000
77% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$630/mo
46% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.9%
4% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
129
Median year built: 1951
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$65,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$135,701
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.9%
Owner-Occupied
37.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$630/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
17.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
45% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1951
Average age of housing stock: 75 years
Homeownership Rate
62.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $65,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $135,701 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $630 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 62.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 129 |
| Median Year Built | 1951 |
| Rent Burden | 17.2% |