Arriba, CO

Colorado

Arriba is a small town in Colorado with a population of 279. Residents earn $43,000 per year, which is 43% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
279 Population 558/sq mi density
$43,000 Median Income $42,650 per capita
$117,000 Home Value
$575 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$43,000 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,000 home value, $575/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,000
43% lower than US avg
Home Value $117,000
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.7%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $575
51% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.0%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

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

People

Population279
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density558/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 77%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,000
Per Capita$42,650
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$188M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,000
Rent$575
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain16.5 in/yr
Elevation5,237 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+77.5%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute29 min
Libraries1

Is Arriba a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Arriba receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Arriba offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Arriba is $43,000, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Arriba is $117,000, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Arriba experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches, including 24.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Arriba has a population of 279 with a density of 558 people per square mile. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (76.7%), with 19% Hispanic.

Population

279
Total Population
558
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Arriba vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Arriba vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Arriba is $43,000, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Arriba vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,000
43% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,650
Avg Weekly Wage$834
IRS Avg AGI$59,494

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)154
County GDP$188M

Business (County)

Restaurants4
Healthcare7
Retail11
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,200
66% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.5 min
Work from Home25.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Arriba is $117,000, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $575 (51% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,000
58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$575
51% below US avg

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-Occupied68.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,200
66% below US avg
Effective Rate1.03%
In Arriba, 30.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.1% report depression. 21.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.0%
7% below US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma12.4%
COPD7.7%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity21.0%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress20.1%
Physical Distress14.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate68.8%
Premature Death11,152/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access42.1%
Healthcare Facilities7

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Arriba has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.5 inches
57% below US avg
Snowfall24.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,237 ft (1,596 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density558/sq mi
Coordinates39.2843°N, 103.2740°W
County FIPS08121
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 75.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86.8%
D 11.7%

Winner: Republican by 75.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.7%
45% below US avg
High School+77.5%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density558/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities7
Restaurants4
Retail Stores11

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.5 min
Work from Home25.7%

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