133 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and a map from 1971 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1893Arvada is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

Population 10: a town settled in 1893.
Arvada’s midpoint age is 67 years, against 37.3 years in Wyoming’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. No town among the 29 in Wyoming we compare has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Arvada. CKW Bridge over Powder River and EAU Arvada Bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places. Arvada has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and a map from 1971 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Arvada is unincorporated, so Sheridan County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Arvada.
Expected losses in Arvada break down as 53% from inland flooding and 24% from wildfires.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In July, afternoons reach 89°; in January, nights fall to 10°, and about 53 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Of 31 CDC measures, Arvada beats the Wyoming average on 8 and trails it on 1. Among 29 Wyoming towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Arvada. Arvada: 72% of adults had a checkup this year.
| Arvada | Wyoming towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 72% | 68% | 79% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 6.9% | 11% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 17% |
| What stands out | Arvada | WY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.6% | 12.8% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8% | 11.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Arvada; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Arvada residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wyoming.
Census-designated place in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States
Arvada is a census-designated place in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 33 at the 2020 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.75 square miles (4.5 square kilometres), all land.
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Arvada has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.