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Arapahoe, CO
Census-designated place in Cheyenne County, Colorado.
Population
53
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
191
ZIP codes
0
Arapahoe and its ZIP codes
Arapahoe at a glance
- Arapahoe is about 3.4 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Arapahoe, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cheyenne County. PPP loans are for Arapahoe.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,133
718 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,060
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$22.2M
FY 2026, $12,675 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Arapahoe, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,057
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
91° / 20°F
16.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arapahoe, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.1%
U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Arapahoe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne WellsTown | 9.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Weskan, KSCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| Sharon Springs, KSCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| TownerCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0 |
| Sheridan LakeTown | 27 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arapahoe, CO in?
- Arapahoe is in Cheyenne County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Arapahoe, CO?
- About 53 people live in Arapahoe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arapahoe?
- Nearby places include Cheyenne Wells (9.6 mi), Weskan, KS (11 mi), Sharon Springs, KS (23 mi), Towner (27 mi), Sheridan Lake (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023