What are the schools like in Arion, IA?

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

What is the median household income in Arion?

The median household income in Arion, IA is $35,417 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Arion, IA?

Arion has an average high temperature of 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.5 inches.

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

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

Arion has a violent crime rate of 71.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 404.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Arion, IA a Good Place to Live?

Arion is a small town of 107 in Iowa, with a median household income of $35,417 .

Strengths: Arion stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Arion metro area.

Metric	Arion, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$53,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,417	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Arion's violent crime rate is 71.3 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.3 /100k

Property Crime

404.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Arion, 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	7.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Arion sees average highs of 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 33.6 inches of annual precipitation and 34.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Arion, IA
Average High — January	27.4°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	33.6"
Annual Snowfall	34.5"

Demographics

Metric	Arion, IA	National Avg
Population	107	—
Median Age	15.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	53.3%	22.2%
65 and over	6.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dow City, IA 2 mi Buck Grove, IA 4 mi Denison, IA 7 mi Dunlap, IA 10 mi Defiance, IA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Arion

Arion, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51520

Arion vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arion, IA affordable or expensive?

Arion has a median home value of $53,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $35,417.

What is the crime rate in Arion, IA?

Arion's violent crime rate is 71.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 404.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Arion?

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

Is Arion, IA a good place to live?

Arion, IA has a population of 107, a median household income of $35,417, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Arion?

Arion averages 27.4°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.6 inches with about 34.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Arion?

Arion, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51520.

What is the population of Arion?

The population of Arion, Iowa is 107 with a median age of 15.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Arion?

Key numbers for living in Arion: median home $53,800, median household income $35,417, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arion side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.