At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$49,388 per capita
Home Value
$317,900
Zillow: $456,867
Median Rent
$1,688/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.5%
8.6% smoking rate
How Yampa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yampa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yampa a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yampa residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,388. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,126 business establishments, including 171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yampa is $317,900 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $456,867. Median rent is $1,688/month, with 24.0% 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 1975.
Education
31.0% of adults in Yampa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yampa has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 12.
Data Overview
People
Population342
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density1,368/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$49,388
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$2,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,159
Housing
A
Home Value$317,900
Rent$1,688
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$456,867
Housing Units218
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity21.5%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,045/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain16.9 in/yr
AQI12 (Good)
Elevation7,878 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 62%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Yampa was built in 1975.
28.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.