Colorado
Dinosaur is a small town in Colorado with a population of 614. Residents earn $51,086 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dinosaur receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Dinosaur offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dinosaur is $51,086, 32% below the national average of $75,149. At 31.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
The median home value in Dinosaur is $23,200, 92% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $879 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 48.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Dinosaur experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches, including 19.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,086 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $10,834 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,098 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,696 |
| Unemployment | 31.9% |
| 786% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,375 |
| County GDP | $2,879M |
| Restaurants | 89 |
| Healthcare | 75 |
| Retail | 131 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,523 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 10.88% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $23,200 |
| 92% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $879 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,523 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 10.88% |
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 13.0% |
| COPD | 10.9% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 22.3% |
| Physical Distress | 18.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,492/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 8.3 inches |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,875 ft (1,791 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 660/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2399°N, 109.0068°W |
| County FIPS | 49047 |
Winner: Republican by 73.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.1% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 48.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 660/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
| Restaurants | 89 |
| Retail Stores | 131 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |