The Town FilesArcadia, Indiana
Town in Hamilton County · population 1,515 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $182,900
- Household income
- $66,901
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 19 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 33.0
Arcadia is a town of 1,515 people in Hamilton County, Indiana. The median home is worth $182,900, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks more of a college town than 96% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 93% of Indiana towns, better for young professionals than 85% of Indiana towns.
How Arcadia ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Arcadia is worth $182,900, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $66,901, which is more affordable than 42% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $971 a month. 66.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Arcadia | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,900 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $971 | $888 |
| Median household income | $66,901 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 66.1% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Arcadia
| People | Arcadia | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.8% | — |
| Work from home | 14.7% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Arcadia
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 17.0°F. About 42.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 19.4 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arcadia since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 0.2 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 42 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 1, 2016.
Severe weather in Hamilton County since 1996
Hamilton County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Hamilton County
Hamilton County had 163,937 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $74,787 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Arcadia itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Arcadia
3 public schools with 2,336 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Heights Elementary School | PK-4 | 928 | 16.9 |
| Hamilton Heights Middle School | 5-8 | 721 | 17.6 |
| Hamilton Heights High School | 9-12 | 687 | 14.9 |
Towns near Arcadia
- Atlanta, IN2.9 mi · 712 people · home $148,400
- Cicero, IN3.5 mi · 5,301 people · home $282,100
- Tipton, IN7.7 mi · 5,275 people · home $161,700
- Sheridan, IN8.7 mi · 3,106 people · home $195,600
- Noblesville, IN9.4 mi · 69,604 people · home $349,700
- Westfield, IN11.7 mi · 46,410 people · home $425,700
- Elwood, IN12.0 mi · 8,410 people · home $97,800
- Windfall City, IN13.5 mi · 696 people · home $88,700
Arcadia questions
Is Arcadia, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Arcadia scores better for retirees than 43% of Indiana towns and quieter than 29%. 12.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.0).
How much does a house cost in Arcadia?
The median owner-occupied home in Arcadia is valued at $182,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,901, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $971 a month.
What is the weather like in Arcadia?
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 17.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.4 inches of precipitation a year and 19.4 inches of snow.
Does Arcadia get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arcadia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)