Arapahoe, CO

Colorado

Arapahoe is a small town in Colorado with a population of 43. Residents earn $103,250 per year, which is 37% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
43 Population 154/sq mi density
$103,250 Median Income $32,860 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,250
37% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 59.1%
75% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.6%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Arapahoe Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population43
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density154/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans22.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,250
Per Capita$32,860
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$356M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI49 (Good)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Elevation4,026 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.1%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.05

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 10%
CommuteN/A
Broadband15.0%
Libraries1

Is Arapahoe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Arapahoe receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Arapahoe stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Arapahoe is $103,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Arapahoe among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Arapahoe is a highly educated community — 59.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Arapahoe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches, including 19.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Arapahoe has a population of 43 with a density of 154 people per square mile. The median age is 38.1 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

43
Total Population
154
People / sq mi
38.1yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Arapahoe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Arapahoe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Arapahoe is $103,250, which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Arapahoe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,250
37% above US avg
Per Capita Income$32,860
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
IRS Avg AGI$66,291

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)103
County GDP$356M

Business (County)

Restaurants3
Healthcare4
Retail7

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home22.7%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,643
1 Bedroom$1,754
2 Bedrooms$2,089
3 Bedrooms$2,734
4 Bedrooms$3,049

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

In Arapahoe, 28.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.9% report depression. 19.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Arapahoe vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.6%
11% below US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure27.1%
Asthma11.9%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity19.0%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate69.4%
Premature Death12,534/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access51.9%
Healthcare Facilities4

Crime Rates: Arapahoe vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Arapahoe has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.4 inches
57% below US avg
Snowfall19.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median49.0
RatingGood
Good Days %53.6%
Unhealthy Days17

Geography

Elevation4,026 ft (1,227 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates38.8529°N, 102.1789°W
County FIPS08017
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 59.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 77.9-point margin. 15.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 88.2%
D 10.2%

Winner: Republican by 77.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+59.1%
75% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.05
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density154/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access15.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities4
Restaurants3
Retail Stores7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home22.7%

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