Arboles, CO

Colorado

Arboles is a small town in Colorado with a population of 396. Residents earn $42,500 per year, which is 43% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
396 Population 77/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $25,762 per capita
$282,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 1.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$282,500 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $42,500
43% lower than US avg
Home Value $282,500
0% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.6%
51% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.4%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.0%
37% higher than US avg

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

People

Population396
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Largest GroupWhite 41%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$25,762
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$773M
Commute20 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$282,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.1%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain13.5 in/yr
Elevation6,387 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+62.6%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute20 min
Libraries1

Is Arboles a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Arboles receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Arboles has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Arboles is $42,500, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. The poverty rate of 17.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Arboles is $282,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 62.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Arboles experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches, including 33.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Arboles has a population of 396 with a density of 77 people per square mile. The median age is 52.9 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (41.2%), with 7.1% Hispanic.

Population

396
Total Population
77
People / sq mi
52.9yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
5.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 67.4%
Female 32.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Arboles vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only69.0%
12% below US avg
Spanish31.0%
131% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Arboles vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Arboles is $42,500, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Arboles vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$42,500
43% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,762
Avg Weekly Wage$943
IRS Avg AGI$79,767

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate17.0%
37% above US avg
Establishments (County)695
County GDP$773M

Business (County)

Restaurants64
Healthcare37
Retail84
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,687
5% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.6 min
Work from Home20.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Arboles is $282,500, 0% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$282,500
0% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,687
5% above US avg
Effective Rate1.31%
In Arboles, 29.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.1% report depression. 21.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.4%
8% below US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure27.5%
Asthma11.8%
COPD6.6%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.0%
Physical Inactivity21.8%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress14.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate72.6%
Checkup Rate68.4%
Premature Death8,261/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access91.7%
Healthcare Facilities37

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Arboles has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall13.5 inches
64% below US avg
Snowfall33.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,387 ft (1,947 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates37.0209°N, 107.4217°W
County FIPS08007
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.8%
D 41.7%

Winner: Republican by 14.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.6%
51% below US avg
High School+62.6%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density77/sq mi
Total Area5.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities37
Restaurants64
Retail Stores84

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.6 min
Work from Home20.9%

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