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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Ida County / Arthur / Zip Codes
Arthur, IA is a small rural town in the Midwestern United States. It is home to fewer than 1,000 people and has a relatively low cost of living. The average 2 bedroom rent in Arthur is only $710, which is much lower than the national average of $1,430. The Grocery Cost Index is also lower than the US average at 91 compared to 100.
In terms of local businesses and amenities, there are a handful of independent shops and restaurants in Arthur such as Hilltop Pizza House, Murphy's Barbershop and G&T Market. Other attractions include Wapsipinicon State Park and Art-A-Round Town for those looking for outdoor activities or art tours.

Arthur has an unemployment rate of 3.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Arthur has seen the job market increase by 1.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 35.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Arthur
- The Sales Tax Rate for Arthur is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Arthur is 9.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Arthur
- The average income of a Arthur resident is $24,971 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Arthur resident is $46,563 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyArthur, IowaUnited States
  3.86
  -6.5%-6.2%
  35.3%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  7.4%4.6%
  $28,144$37,638
  $46,563$69,021
  $64,107$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  5.5%6.8%
  44.0%10.0%
  0.0%2.5%
  21.0%11.0%
  2.0%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  3.0%1.9%
  5.0%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  0.5%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  0.0%4.2%
  2.5%9.3%
  10.5%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  1.0%7.0%
  1.5%4.8%
  2.5%4.7%
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