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Yampa, CO
Town in Routt County, Colorado.
Population
296
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,205
ZIP codes
0
Yampa and its ZIP codes
Yampa at a glance
- Yampa is about 21 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Yampa, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Routt County. PPP loans are for Yampa.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,314
16,323 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$136,239
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $5,928 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Yampa, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
3,220
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
151
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 7°F
16.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yampa, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.1%
U.S. 33.3% -11.2 pts
Diabetes
7.6%
U.S. 12.1% -4.5 pts
Smoking
8.8%
U.S. 12.8% -4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Yampa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PhippsburgCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Oak CreekTown | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| McCoyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Steamboat SpringsCity | 23 mi | 9.9 |
| HaydenTown | 28 mi | 3.4 |
| KremmlingTown | 29 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Yampa, CO in?
- Yampa is in Routt County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Yampa, CO?
- About 296 people live in Yampa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Yampa?
- Nearby places include Phippsburg (5.8 mi), Oak Creek (8.8 mi), McCoy (19 mi), Steamboat Springs (23 mi), Hayden (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023