What are the schools like in Arcadia, IA?

School district data for Arcadia is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Arcadia?

The median household income in Arcadia, IA is $66,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Arcadia, IA?

Arcadia has an average high temperature of 27.9°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.5 inches.

Arcadia, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Arcadia, IA affordable or expensive?

Arcadia's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Arcadia is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $131,700 and the median rent is $762 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Arcadia, IA?

Arcadia has a violent crime rate of 19.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 545.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Arcadia, IA a Good Place to Live?

Arcadia is a small town of 894 in Iowa, with a median household income of $66,667 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Arcadia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Arcadia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Arcadia city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.5

Arcadia's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Arcadia costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Arcadia, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$131,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$762	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Arcadia's violent crime rate is 19.8 per 100,000 residents — 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

19.8 /100k

Property Crime

545.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Arcadia, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Arcadia sees average highs of 27.9°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 33.7 inches of annual precipitation and 34.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Arcadia, IA
Average High — January	27.9°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	33.7"
Annual Snowfall	34.5"

Demographics

Metric	Arcadia, IA	National Avg
Population	894	—
Median Age	22.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	7.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Westside, IA 3 mi Halbur, IA 7 mi Breda, IA 8 mi Vail, IA 8 mi Carroll, IA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Arcadia

Arcadia, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51430

Arcadia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arcadia, IA affordable or expensive?

Arcadia's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Arcadia roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $131,700 and median rent is $762/month.

What is the crime rate in Arcadia, IA?

Arcadia's violent crime rate is 19.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 545.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Arcadia?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Arcadia, IA a good place to live?

Arcadia, IA has a population of 894, a median household income of $66,667, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Arcadia?

Arcadia averages 27.9°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.7 inches with about 34.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Arcadia?

Arcadia, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51430.

What is the population of Arcadia?

The population of Arcadia, Iowa is 894 with a median age of 22.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Arcadia?

Key numbers for living in Arcadia: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $131,700, median household income $66,667, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arcadia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.