At a Glance
Median Income
$84,722
$43,760 per capita
Home Value
$209,700
Zillow: $204,382
Median Rent
$629/mo
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
11.2% 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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arthur residents earn a median household income of $84,722 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,760. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arthur is $209,700 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,382. Median rent is $629/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
32.5% of adults in Arthur hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arthur has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population357
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density233/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,722
Per Capita$43,760
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,700
Rent$629
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$204,382
Housing Units135
Rent Burden18.4%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,992/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain24.2 in/yr
Elevation993 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Arthur was founded in 1881.
The median home in Arthur was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Hector International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.