Dinosaur, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Uintah County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
614 Population 660/sq mi density
$51,086 Median Income $10,834 per capita
$23,200 Home Value $221,429 Zillow
$879 Median Rent 40.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,086 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$23,200 home value, $879/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Dinosaur, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,086
32% below
$10,834 per capita
Home Value
$23,200
92% below
Zillow: $221,429
Median Rent
$879/mo
24% below
40.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
48.1% high school+
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
8%
Rent
76%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
24%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dinosaur a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. 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.

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 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population614
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density660/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,086
Per Capita$10,834
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,879M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098

Housing

A+
Home Value$23,200
Rent$879
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$221,429
Housing Units174
Rent Burden40.8%

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death10,492/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
Elevation5,875 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+48.1%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Broadband26.2%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Dinosaur was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Vernal Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.