Arcola is a city in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States, within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. The population was 2,034 as of the 2020 census, an increase over the figure of 1,642 tabulated by the 2010 census, which represented, in turn, an increase over the 2000 figure of 1,048. Arcola incorporated in 1986.

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Living in Arcola

Housing in Arcola

$304K▼ 1.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Arcola home is worth about $304,000, down 1.2% in a year, close to the Texas typical home.

Only 2 sales in February 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Arcola

Safety Grade C

Arcola reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 70% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

Arcola 2.7

Texas 3.5

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Arcola 8.6

Texas 18.1

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Arcola

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Most working residents leave Arcola for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Houston (54%), Sugar Land (7%) and Pearland (3%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Houston

54%

Sugar Land

Pearland

Missouri City

0%Work in townlive and work in Arcola 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 187Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Arcola

Health Grade B

Healthier than 58% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Texas

7better than TX·1worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▲ 7 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 1▲ 1▼ 5 close Mind all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

4%Fewer adults who have had cancerTX 6.1% · better 3.9%Fewer adults with COPDTX 5.7% · better 24%More uninsured adultsTX 19.1% · worse

Care nearby

Hca Houston Healthcare PearlandPearland · 7.7 mi · ER

Fort Bend Community Church SiteMissouri City · 5.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Arcola · CMS · HRSAHealth in Arcola →

Natural hazards in Arcola

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Arcola flood?no paid flood claims on record 7Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Arcola MapArcola vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Arcola →

Climate in Arcola

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Arcola has warm winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 44°, and snow is almost unheard of.

66° / 46°Winter

80° / 61°Spring

93° / 74°Summer

82° / 61°Fall

How much snow does Arcola get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Dec 6, with the last in spring around Feb 15.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Arcola →