Arrowsmith is a small town of 398 in Illinois, with a median household income of $78,438
and a 10.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Arrowsmith stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Arrowsmith is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Arrowsmith 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: 92.0
Arrowsmith's overall cost of living index is 92.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Arrowsmith costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Arrowsmith, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,016
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$78,438
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Arrowsmith's violent crime rate is 104.4 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
104.4 /100k
Property Crime
500.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Arrowsmith, IL
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
20.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Arrowsmith sees average highs of 32.0°F in January
and 84.0°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.3 inches of snow per year.
Arrowsmith's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Arrowsmith roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,000 and median rent is $1,016/month.
Arrowsmith's violent crime rate is 104.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 500.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Arrowsmith, IL has a population of 398, a median household income of $78,438, and an unemployment rate of 10.8%.
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.
Arrowsmith averages 32.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 18.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Arrowsmith, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61722.
The population of Arrowsmith, Illinois is 398 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Arrowsmith: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $95,000, median household income $78,438, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arrowsmith side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.