5.2 out of 10

Arapahoe County

Ranked 37^th best county in Colorado

39.650475259566 -104.638342585512

Great for

Internet Access
Parking
Safe & Sound
Lack of Traffic
Peace & Quiet

Not great for

Nightlife
Gym & Fitness
Medical Facilities
Shopping Options

Who lives here?

Families with kids
Professionals
Retirees
Singles
Students

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Reviews

BroncoFan

4/5 rating details

Neighborly Spirit 4/5
Clean & Green 4/5
Pest Free 4/5
Peace & Quiet 4/5
Eating Out 4/5
Nightlife 4/5
Parks & Recreation 4/5
Shopping Options 4/5
Gym & Fitness 4/5
Internet Access 5/5
Lack of Traffic 4/5
Parking 4/5
Cost of Living 4/5
Resale or Rental Value 4/5
Public Transport 3/5
Medical Facilities 4/5

2yrs+

"Colorado's First County"

I have lived in Arapahoe County for the last 10 years and overall I have enjoyed it. It was the first county in Colorado and has the third highest population of counties in Colorado. Although there are plenty of cities and urban areas to choose from, there is also a lot of country living as well. The county was named after the Arapaho Indians which roamed the plains back when Colorado was just a territory. The county started out larger than it is today; it used to stretch all the way to the Kansas border.

Overall I'd have to say the quality of living in Arapahoe County is really good. It has some great parks, really good trail systems, and some of the best schools in Colorado. Although it's not in them mountains, they aren't far away from the western side of the county. Every year Arapahoe County holds its annual fair at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. It's pretty big with competitions, rodeos, a carnival, and other attractions.

For anyone considering moving to Colorado, Arapahoe County has close to the lowest mill levy rate in Colorado.

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