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Arcadia, Iowa Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Arcadia, Iowa, is 481, with approximately 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the small size and rural nature of the community.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1881
  • County Affiliated: Carroll County
  • Land Area: 0.2 square miles
  • Population Density: 2,405 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 712
  • Zip Codes: 51430

Geography and Location

Arcadia, Iowa, is a small rural town located in western Iowa, within Carroll County. The town is situated about 10 miles west of the county seat, Carroll, and is part of a largely agricultural region. Arcadia experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Midwest. The surrounding geography includes flat to gently rolling farmland, where corn and soybeans are the primary crops, and cattle farming is common. Arcadia’s economy is closely tied to agriculture, and the town serves as a local hub for nearby farming communities. Its location along U.S. Highway 30 makes it accessible to other towns in the region. The town’s quiet atmosphere, strong community ties, and connection to Iowa’s agricultural heritage make it a peaceful place to live.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.6 years
Median household income: $34,063
Median house value: $57,900

Population by Race

Races in Arcadia:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.3%)

Ancestries: German (65.7%), United States (5.0%), Irish (3.8%), French (2.3%), English (2.0%), Swedish (2.0%).

Elevation: 1420 feet

Land area: 1.0 square miles

Map of Arcadia, IA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arcadia

  • High school or higher: 83.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arcadia city

  • Never married: 20.1%
  • Now married: 69.4%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 3.0%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -42 (-8.7%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arcadia:

  • MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CE (about 13 miles; MANNING, IA)
  • ST ANTHONY REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; CARROLL, IA)
  • CRAWFORD COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; DENISON, IA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arcadia:

  • FORT DODGE REGIONAL (about 68 miles; FORT DODGE, IA; Abbreviation: FOD)
  • EPPLEY AIRFIELD (about 80 miles; OMAHA, NE; Abbreviation: OMA)
  • SIOUX GATEWAY/COL. BUD DAY FIELD (about 95 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; Abbreviation: SUX)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arcadia:

  • WALL LAKE MUNI (about 12 miles; WALL LAKE, IA; Abbreviation: 3Y0)
  • ARTHUR N NEU (about 19 miles; CARROLL, IA; Abbreviation: CIN)
  • SAC CITY MUNI (about 20 miles; SAC CITY, IA; Abbreviation: SKI)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arcadia:

  • BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY (about 40 miles; STORM LAKE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,524)
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 67 miles; FT DODGE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,807)
  • IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 77 miles; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,840)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE AREA (about 84 miles; OMAHA, NE; Full-time enrollment: 6,175)
  • BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY (about 88 miles; BELLEVUE, NE; Full-time enrollment: 2,723)
  • WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 91 miles; SIOUX CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,639)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA (about 96 miles; OMAHA, NE; Full-time enrollment: 10,150)

Public primary/middle school in Arcadia:

  • ARCADIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 89; Location: 421 W. CENTER STREET; Grades: 03 – 05)

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