What are the schools like in Arcadia, LA?

Arcadia is served primarily by Bienville Parish. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1.

What is the median household income in Arcadia?

The median household income in Arcadia, LA is $37,610 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Arcadia, LA?

Arcadia has an average high temperature of 57.5°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Arcadia, LA affordable or expensive?

Arcadia's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Arcadia is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $83,600 and the median rent is $579 per month.

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

Arcadia has a violent crime rate of 317.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1027.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Arcadia, LA a Good Place to Live?

Arcadia is a small town of 2,725 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $37,610 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

Strengths: Arcadia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), 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: 82.9

Arcadia's overall cost of living index is 82.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Arcadia costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Arcadia, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$83,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$579	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,610	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Arcadia's violent crime rate is 317.2 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

317.2 /100k

Property Crime

1027.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Arcadia is served primarily by Bienville Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Arcadia, LA	National Avg
School District	Bienville Parish	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Arcadia sees average highs of 57.5°F in January and 93.1°F in July, with 56.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Arcadia, LA
Average High — January	57.5°F
Average High — July	93.1°F
Annual Precipitation	56.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Arcadia, LA	National Avg
Population	2,725	—
Median Age	42.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	28.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	66.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.5%	22.2%
65 and over	22.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gibsland, LA 8 mi Simsboro, LA 8 mi Mount Lebanon, LA 8 mi Bryceland, LA 8 mi Athens, LA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Arcadia

Arcadia, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71001

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arcadia, LA affordable or expensive?

Arcadia's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Arcadia roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $83,600 and median rent is $579/month.

What is the crime rate in Arcadia, LA?

Arcadia's violent crime rate is 317.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Arcadia?

Public schools in Arcadia are operated by Bienville Parish. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Arcadia, LA a good place to live?

Arcadia, LA has a population of 2,725, a median household income of $37,610, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 57.5°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.1 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Arcadia?

Arcadia, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71001.

What is the population of Arcadia?

The population of Arcadia, Louisiana is 2,725 with a median age of 42.1. 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 83 (100 = US average), median home $83,600, median household income $37,610, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.