Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
This town of 242 people was settled in 1950.
9.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Dinosaur, below both the Colorado town median (44%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). Only 6 of the 160 Colorado towns we compare have a lower median household income than Dinosaur. Dinosaur has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 281 in 1950, a peak of 339 in 2010, 243 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1991 and 2 maps from 1907 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dinosaur, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Dinosaur.
The share of working residents in Dinosaur who work locally: 2.8%. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs here rose by 25, to 54. Half the trips to work are shorter than 102 miles. The top destinations are Craig (14%), Denver (7%) and Rangely (4%).
| Dinosaur | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.8% | 7.7% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in Dinosaur than in 63% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Dinosaur break down as 53% from inland flooding and 34% from wildfires.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Dinosaur, nearly three quarters of adults had a checkup this year. Of the 160 Colorado towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who binge drink than Dinosaur. CDC measures, 26 in all: Dinosaur beats Colorado on 2 and trails on 17.
| Dinosaur | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 15% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 11% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 8.4% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 12% | 14% |
| What stands out | Dinosaur | CO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.3% | 19% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 77.1% | 69.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 14.9% | 5.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
For households in Dinosaur, the share who live in a home they own is 90%. Only 8 of the 152 Colorado towns we compare have a lower rent at the middle of the market than Dinosaur.
| Dinosaur | Colorado towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $872 a month | $1,808 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 90% | 71% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
For Dinosaur, the trail network density is 0.6 miles per square mile. 0.5 miles of trail wind through 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. City Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Dinosaur; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Dinosaur residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Colorado.
Where Dinosaur’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Colorado, US
Dinosaur is a statutory town in Moffat County, Colorado, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 243, down from 339 at the 2010 census. Dinosaur is a part of the Steamboat Springs, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Dinosaur has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.