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Arcade

A city of 1,704 people in Georgia
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About Arcade

City in Georgia, United States
1,884Population
9.1 sq miArea
876 ftElevation

Arcade is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 1,884.

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Housing in Arcade

$342K▲ 2.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Arcade home is worth about $342,000, up 2.3% in a year, close to the Georgia typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Arcade

C+

Safety Grade C+

Arcade reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 61% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Arcade 0.5
Georgia 3
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Arcade 8.8
Georgia 14
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

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Most working residents leave Arcade for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Jefferson (13%), Commerce (3%) and Gainesville (3%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Jefferson
13%
Commerce
3%
Gainesville
3%
Atlanta
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Arcade →

Health in Arcade

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 45% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Georgia

2better than GA·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ngmc BarrowWinder · 11.2 mi · ER
Medlink JeffersonJefferson · 4.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Arcade · CMS · HRSAHealth in Arcade →

Natural hazards in Arcade

24
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Arcade →

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Arcade has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 33°, and snow is almost unheard of.

55° / 35°Winter
73° / 49°Spring
88° / 68°Summer
73° / 51°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Arcade →

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Nearest: Jefferson Public LibraryJefferson · 4.9 miles · 47 hrs a week
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Wikimedia Commons · Map: Arkyan · CC BY-SA 3.0

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