What are the schools like in Arthur, IA?

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

What is the median household income in Arthur?

The median household income in Arthur, IA is $51,169 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Arthur, IA?

Arthur has an average high temperature of 27.2°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Arthur, IA affordable or expensive?

Arthur's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Arthur is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $59,000 and the median rent is $622 per month.

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

Arthur has a violent crime rate of 58.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 291.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Arthur, IA a Good Place to Live?

Arthur is a small town of 255 in Iowa, with a median household income of $51,169 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Arthur 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 Arthur is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Arthur 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: 83.9

Arthur's overall cost of living index is 83.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Arthur costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Arthur, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$59,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$622	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,169	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Arthur's violent crime rate is 58.3 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

58.3 /100k

Property Crime

291.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Arthur, 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	16.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Arthur sees average highs of 27.2°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 32.1 inches of annual precipitation and 36.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Arthur, IA
Average High — January	27.2°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	32.1"
Annual Snowfall	36.4"

Demographics

Metric	Arthur, IA	National Avg
Population	255	—
Median Age	39.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.3%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Odebolt, IA 5 mi Ida Grove, IA 6 mi Kiron, IA 10 mi Schaller, IA 11 mi Galva, IA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Arthur

Arthur, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

51431

Arthur vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur, IA affordable or expensive?

Arthur's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Arthur roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $59,000 and median rent is $622/month.

What is the crime rate in Arthur, IA?

Arthur's violent crime rate is 58.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 291.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Arthur?

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

Is Arthur, IA a good place to live?

Arthur, IA has a population of 255, a median household income of $51,169, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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 Arthur?

Arthur averages 27.2°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.1 inches with about 36.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Arthur?

Arthur, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 51431.

What is the population of Arthur?

The population of Arthur, Iowa is 255 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Arthur?

Key numbers for living in Arthur: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $59,000, median household income $51,169, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arthur side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.