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Arco, ID


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Arco, Idaho

Arco, Idaho, in Butte county, is 64 miles W of Idaho Falls, Idaho (center to center) and 479 miles E of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 1,026 people lived in Arco.

The People and Families of Arco

In Arco, about 56% of adults are married. Arco is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Arco had a median family income of $34,688.

Arco Housing

An estimated 65% of living spaces in Arco are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Arco compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Arco, 81% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the city. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Arco; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Arco strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyArco Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 9%Arco Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Arco Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 15%Arco Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 17%Arco Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Arco, ID

Comparing Arco to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens68
Racial Diversity66
Female Share of the Population610
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women69
Male Share of the Population51

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Housing Recently Built42
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