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Arlington, IA
City in Fayette County, Iowa.
Population
427
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
426
ZIP codes
0
Arlington and its ZIP codes
Arlington at a glance
- Arlington is about 7.4 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Arlington, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Arlington.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,294
6,976 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$152M
FY 2026, $7,781 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Arlington, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
539
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
39
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
38.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arlington, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Arlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WadenaCity | 6.2 mi | 0.8 |
| VolgaCity | 7.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Strawberry PointCity | 8.5 mi | 2.1 |
| FayetteCity | 9.4 mi | 1.5 |
| AuroraCity | 9.4 mi | 0.5 |
| StanleyCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| LamontCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| MaynardCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| DundeeCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| OelweinCity | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| RandaliaCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| ElginCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| HazletonCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| ElkaderCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| EdgewoodCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| West UnionCity | 16 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arlington, IA in?
- Arlington is in Fayette County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Arlington, IA?
- About 427 people live in Arlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arlington?
- Nearby places include Wadena (6.2 mi), Volga (7.5 mi), Strawberry Point (8.5 mi), Fayette (9.4 mi), Aurora (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023