At a Glance
Median Income
$63,173
$29,238 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $153,362
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
15.9% smoking rate
How Arapahoe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arapahoe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arapahoe a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arapahoe residents earn a median household income of $63,173 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,238. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 212 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arapahoe is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,362. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
18.3% of adults in Arapahoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arapahoe has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,010
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density1,041/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,173
Per Capita$29,238
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$300M
Avg Weekly Wage$922
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$153,362
Housing Units488
Rent Burden49.2%
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,966/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain24.8 in/yr
Elevation2,179 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute14 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Arapahoe was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.