At a Glance
Median Income
$67,188
$25,388 per capita
Home Value
$190,900
Zillow: $254,997
Median Rent
$483/mo
14.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
17.3%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
25.8% 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
3.1 / 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 $67,188 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,388. The unemployment rate stands at 17.3% (381% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,849 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arapahoe is $190,900 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,997. Median rent is $483/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
8.2% of adults in Arapahoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arapahoe has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population1,460
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$67,188
Per Capita$25,388
Unemployment17.3%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$2,121M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,900
Rent$483
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$254,997
Housing Units489
Rent Burden14.4%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death16,823/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain8.6 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation5,077 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute16 min
Broadband72.4%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Arapahoe was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Central Wyoming Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.