At a Glance
Median Income
$43,000
$42,650 per capita
Home Value
$117,000
Zillow: $220,586
Median Rent
$575/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
77.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
17.0% smoking rate
How Arriba Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arriba's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arriba 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
Arriba residents earn a median household income of $43,000 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,650. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 154 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arriba is $117,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,586. Median rent is $575/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
18.7% of adults in Arriba hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
77.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 16.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population279
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density558/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,000
Per Capita$42,650
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$188M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,000
Rent$575
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$220,586
Housing Units162
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,152/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain16.5 in/yr
Elevation5,237 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+77.5%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute29 min
Broadband60.3%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Arriba was built in 1938.
25.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.