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Arcadia is a small town of 106 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $60,833
and a 6.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Arcadia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 91.0
Arcadia's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Arcadia costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Arcadia, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$137,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,833
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Arcadia's violent crime rate is 687.7 per 100,000 residents
— 81% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
687.7 /100k
Property Crime
3155.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Arcadia is served primarily by EDMOND.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Arcadia, OK
National Avg
School District
EDMOND
—
Elementary Schools
19
—
Middle Schools
6
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Arcadia sees average highs of 49.7°F in January
and 92.2°F in July,
with 34.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.5 inches of snow per year.
Arcadia's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Arcadia roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $137,500 and median rent is $775/month.
Arcadia's violent crime rate is 687.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3155.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Arcadia are operated by EDMOND.
The district has 19 elementary, 6 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Arcadia, OK has a population of 106, a median household income of $60,833, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%.
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.
Arcadia averages 49.7°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.9 inches
with about 2.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Arcadia, Oklahoma is 106 with a median age of 50.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Arcadia: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $137,500, median household income $60,833, crime index 169 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.
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