Arcadia, IA is a small city located in Adair County. It has a population of just 243 people according to the 2010 census, making it one of the smallest cities in the county. Despite its small size, Arcadia ranks highly in several bestplaces rankings. In terms of climate, Arcadia has a humid continental climate which receives an average of 37 inches of precipitation each year. With that amount of precipitation each year, Arcadia ranks highly on bestplaces for air quality and air pollution index. The city also ranks well on cost of living index with its low housing costs and affordable utilities. Finally, Arcadia has a crime rate that is lower than both the Iowa average and the national average which contributes to its high ranking on bestplaces safety index. All together these rankings make Arcadia an attractive place to live despite its population size.
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