Arkoe, 2024
Arkoe’s story
149 years in pictures
Census counts: 33 in 1880, a peak of 132 in 1920, 56 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1943 on.
- 1877Arkoe is settled
ArkoeMO
A town of 52, settled in 1877.
Photo: SamuelNelsonGISP · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
52
2025 Census estimate · −7.1% since 2020
Median home value
$118K
Census ACS
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
36.1
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Arkoe a good place to live?
Arkoe’s average trip to work is 14 minutes, below both Missouri’s towns (22 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 248 Missouri towns, just 2 have a lower January low than Arkoe. Arkoe has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
52 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Arkoe: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Arkoe, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy12.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNodaway County Pwsd 11 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Arkoe’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereNodawayNodaway County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2019
ZIP code6446864468 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Arkoe.
Natural hazards
High risk in Arkoe, with inland flooding at the top
Arkoe’s FEMA risk score is 72 of 100. Half of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by drought at 17%.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Arkoe: four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 19 inches of snow, with January nights at 16° and July afternoons at 86°.
19″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–38°
Spring41–63°
Summer64–85°
Fall43–65°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Arkoe is
The share of adults in Arkoe who had a checkup this year: 76%. Against the Missouri average, Arkoe comes out ahead on 7 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 3. Just over two in five adults sleep under 7 hours in the town, against 38% in Missouri’s towns and 36% across U.S. towns. Among adults in the town, 30% have high blood pressure and 18% binge drink.
| Arkoe | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 37% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
7 better22 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Arkoe | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Fewer adults with arthritis | 23.7% | 28.8% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 19.9% | 17.5% |
Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville
5.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Arkoe
16pages on Arkoe
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Arkoe
Northwest Missouri State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Maryville7 mi$10,611 in-state tuitionConception Seminary CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Conception7.8 mi$26,206 tuition
About 0 of every 100 Arkoe residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
About Arkoe
Village in Missouri, U.S.
Arkoe is a village in south-central Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. The population was 56 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 974 ft
- Area code
- 660
Questions about Arkoe
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Arkoe, MO a good place to live?
Arkoe has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.