At a Glance
Median Income
$34,397
$14,394 per capita
Home Value
$105,400
Zillow: $144,269
Violent Crime
249/100K
2,249/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
320 sunny days/yr
How Arapaho Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arapaho's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arapaho a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arapaho residents earn a median household income of $34,397 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,394. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,024 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arapaho is $105,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,269. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Arapaho reports 249 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,249/100K.
Education
4.1% of adults in Arapaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arapaho has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population802
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,146/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$34,397
Per Capita$14,394
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$1,812M
Avg Weekly Wage$947
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,400
Rent
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$144,269
Housing Units313
Rent Burden23.9%
Crime
F
Violent249/100K
Property2,249/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,914/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain31.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,659 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Arapaho was built in 1974.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Clinton Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.