Arcola is a village in Dade County, Missouri, United States.

[6][7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.30 square miles (0.78 km2), all land.

There were 53 housing units at an average density of 176.7 per square mile (68.2/km2).

48.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 32.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

43.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 39.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 36.4% of families and 34.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 50.0% of under eighteens and 35.3% of those over 64.