About Arcadia
Arcadia, IA is a tiny community located in western Iowa, home to 588 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Arcadia holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.99 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 594 residents per square mile.
📰 Arcadia News Today
- Clair Theodore Schmitz Obituary May 31, 2026 Dahn & Woodhouse Funeral Home · May 31
- Gerald Berger Obituary (2026) - Arcadia, IA - Sharp Funeral Home - Carroll Legacy obituary · Jun 23
- Ben McCollum's contract signals 'aligned' Iowa basketball mission | Leistikow Hawk Central · May 12
- Who was crowned champion of the Des Moines Register's Burger Bracket? The Des Moines Register · Apr 3
- James J. Staiert of Carroll Carroll Broadcasting Company · Apr 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Arcadia Unique
- One of 13 places in the US named Arcadia — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Arcadia
- The Shop Bar and Grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Arcadia
- Arcadia Ball Field reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)588
Rank in state#412 of 940
Land area0.99 sq mi
Density594/sq mi
Coordinates42.0862, -95.0432