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Arcola, IL
City in Douglas County, Illinois.
Population
2,892
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,430
ZIP codes
0
Arcola and its ZIP codes
Arcola at a glance
- Arcola is about 6.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $89,827, 8% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,100 (53% below Illinois) and median rent is $803 a month.
Local data for Arcola, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arcola, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,827
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$124,100
Median rent
$803/mo
Homeownership
74.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
13.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,189), German Americans (463), Irish Americans (101).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Arcola.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,530
7,574 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,031
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $5,491 per person
How people get to work
Arcola, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle1.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 13.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arcola, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
344
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
95
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arcola, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
Cities near Arcola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HumboldtVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| TuscolaCity | 8 mi | 2.9 |
| HindsboroVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| ArthurVillage | 9.3 mi | 1.3 |
| GarrettVillage | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| CamargoVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| AtwoodVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Villa GroveCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| OaklandCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| CharlestonCity | 15 mi | 9.1 |
| AllenvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| MattoonCity | 15 mi | 10.3 |
| PesotumVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| HammondVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| SullivanCity | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| LovingtonVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arcola, IL in?
- Arcola is in Douglas County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Arcola, IL?
- About 2,892 people live in Arcola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arcola?
- Nearby places include Humboldt (5.6 mi), Tuscola (8 mi), Hindsboro (8.9 mi), Arthur (9.3 mi), Garrett (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023