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Dinosaur, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Uintah County County
Dinosaur, CO
At a Glance
How Dinosaur Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dinosaur's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dinosaur a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dinosaur residents earn a median household income of $51,086 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,834. The unemployment rate stands at 31.9% (786% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,375 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dinosaur is $23,200 , 92% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,429. Median rent is $879/month, with 40.8% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
Dinosaur reports 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 409/100K.
Education
8.1% of adults in Dinosaur hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 48.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dinosaur has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.