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Arthur, IA
City in Ida County, Iowa.
Population
252
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,719
ZIP codes
0
Arthur and its ZIP codes
Arthur at a glance
- Arthur is about 30 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Arthur, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ida County. PPP loans are for Arthur.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,169
3,654 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,265
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$54.9M
FY 2026, $7,831 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Arthur, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
520
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 9°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arthur, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Arthur
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OdeboltCity | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| Ida GroveCity | 6.6 mi | 2.2 |
| KironCity | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| SchallerCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| GalvaCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| SchleswigCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Battle CreekCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| EarlyCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Wall LakeCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| HolsteinCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Lake ViewCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| DeloitCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| NemahaCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| RickettsCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Sac CityCity | 19 mi | 4.9 |
| CushingCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arthur, IA in?
- Arthur is in Ida County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Arthur, IA?
- About 252 people live in Arthur, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arthur?
- Nearby places include Odebolt (5.1 mi), Ida Grove (6.6 mi), Kiron (9.7 mi), Schaller (11 mi), Galva (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023