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Trails0.8 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
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Arco, Idaho1909
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Arco, Idaho, 1909

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About Arco

City in Idaho, United States
879Population
1.1 sq miArea
5,325 ftElevation

Arco is a city in Butte County, Idaho, United States. The population was 879 as of the 2020 United States census, down from 995 at the 2010 census. Arco is the county seat and largest city in Butte County.

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ZIP code83213
Area code208
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$170K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $170,000 in May 2026.

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School Grade B+

The public schools Arco’s kids attend outperform 65% of Idaho’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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