Arlington, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
452 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$110,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$515 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$408 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
87.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayette County
2
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fayette County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 17
Feb 1 7 21
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 2 3 35
Dec 1 10 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 34, IA State House District 68, IA
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Schools

Starmont High School
4 miles, S • 4.6 star
Starmont Elementary School
4 miles, S • 4.6 star
Fayette Elementary
9 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Upper Iowa University
9 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Northeast Iowa Community College
31 miles, N • 1.9 star
Allen College
37 miles, W • 3.2 star
Luther College
40 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Regional Medical Center
21 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
39 miles, W • 1 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
54 miles, SE • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
60 miles, SW • 1.4 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
81 miles, NE • 1 star
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