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Colton, Washington

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Population in 2022: 401 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.9%
 
Males: 176  (43.9%)
Females: 225  (56.1%)
Median resident age:

41.9 years
Washington median age:

38.4 years

Zip codes: 99113.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $82,132 (it was $47,500 in 2000)
Colton:

$82,132
WA:

$91,306

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,906 (it was $21,506 in 2000)

Colton town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $328,659 (it was $122,300 in 2000)
Colton:

$328,659
WA:

$569,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $357,576; detached houses: $359,687

Median gross rent in 2022: $858.

March 2022 cost of living index in Colton: 86.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.5%

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  • Races in Colton, WA (2022)
    • 29786.3%White alone
    • 216.1%Hispanic
    • 195.5%Two or more races

Races in Colton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.39
Washington average:

1.55
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Ancestries: German (38.6%), English (9.4%), Norwegian (5.5%), European (3.9%), Scandinavian (3.1%), Swedish (3.1%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Incorporated in 1890

Elevation: 2562 feet

Land area: 0.59 square miles.

Population density: 680 people per square mile   (low).

Colton, Washington map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.6%
Washington:

14.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,781 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,140 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Spokane Valley, WA (76.7 miles , pop. 89,755).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: East Seattle, WA (248.0 miles , pop. 480,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (865.8 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Uniontown, WA (1.7 miles ),
Genesee, ID (3.1 miles ),
Clarkston, WA (3.4 miles ),
Pullman, WA (3.4 miles ),
West Clarkston-Highland, WA (3.4 miles ),
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA (3.6 miles ),
Moscow, ID (3.6 miles ),
Lewiston, ID (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 46.57 N, Longitude: 117.13 W

Distribution of median household income in Colton, WA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Colton, WA in 2022
Colton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $423,300
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $350,000
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $287,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $291,600
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $251,700
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $315,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $252,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $206,500
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $190,700
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $182,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $206,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $173,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $138,700
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $352,400
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $188,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Colton, WA residents
Average permit cost in Colton, WA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
Washington:

4.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +71 (+22.5%).
Most common industries in Colton, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (31.5%)
  • Health care (11.0%)
  • Public administration (10.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.5%)
  • Construction (4.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.5%)
  • Social assistance (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (32.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (19.0%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.0%)
  • Public administration (4.0%)
  • Warehousing & storage (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (31.0%)
  • Health care (22.0%)
  • Public administration (17.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Social assistance (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.0%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (2.0%)
Most common occupations in Colton, WA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Registered nurses (6.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.0%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (6.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (13.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (12.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.0%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)

Average climate in Colton, Washington

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Colton, Washington average temperatures Colton, Washington average precipitation Colton, Washington humidity Colton, Washington wind speed Colton, Washington snowfall Colton, Washington sunshine Colton, Washington clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 87.1. This is worse than average.

City:

87.1
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.91. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.91
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Colton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Washington state average. It is 1098% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 236.2 miles away from Colton center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 342.5 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 258.1 miles away from Colton center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 3/31/2020 at 23:52:30, a magnitude 6.5 (6.5 MW, Depth: 7.5 mi, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 175.0 miles away from Colton center
On 2/28/2001 at 18:54:32, a magnitude 6.8 (6.5 MB, 6.6 MS, 6.8 MW) earthquake occurred 260.5 miles away from the city center, causing $2,000,000,000 total damage and $305,000,000 insured losses
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 420.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Whitman County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 5, Mudslides: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Snows: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Volcanic Eruption: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Colton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Colton:

  • PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; PULLMAN, WA)
  • ST JOSEPH RMC HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; LEWISTON, ID)
  • ST JOSEPH REGION MEDICAL CENTER FAMILY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; LEWISTON, ID)
  • LATAH HEALTH HOME CARE AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; MOSCOW, ID)
  • LATAH HEALTH SERVICES, INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MOSCOW, ID)
  • TRI-STATE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC DIALYSIS UNIT (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; CLARKSTON, WA)
  • TRI-STATE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; CLARKSTON, WA)

Amtrak stations near Colton:

  • 12 miles: LEWISTON (3120 NORTH-SOUTH HWY.) - Bus Station . Services: public payphones, call for taxi service.
  • 13 miles: PULLMAN (1002 NYE ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 13 miles: MOSCOW (120 W. 6TH ST.) - Bus Station . Services: public payphones, full-service food facilities, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Colton:

  • Washington State University (about 12 miles; Pullman, WA; Full-time enrollment: 25,055)
  • Lewis-Clark State College (about 12 miles; Lewiston, ID; FT enrollment: 3,199)
  • University of Idaho (about 13 miles; Moscow, ID; FT enrollment: 10,416)
  • Walla Walla Community College (about 65 miles; Walla Walla, WA; FT enrollment: 4,263)
  • Eastern Washington University (about 68 miles; Cheney, WA; FT enrollment: 11,643)
  • Spokane Community College (about 78 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,482)
  • Gonzaga University (about 78 miles; Spokane, WA; FT enrollment: 6,780)

Public high school in Colton:

Private elementary/middle school in Colton:

  • GUARDIAN ANGEL-ST BONIFACE SCHOOL (Students: 20, Location: 306 STEPTOE ST, Grades: 1-8)
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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Whitman County Fire District 14 Station 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Albert H. Rooks - Navy Medal of Honor recipient, Mike Kramer - Football player and coach.

Whitman County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Colton and their reported violations in the past:

COLTON WATER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 643, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2000, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
  • 27 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Washington:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

76.8%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.9%
Whole state:

7.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Colton:

Marital status in Colton, WA
  • Never married: 18.7%
  • Now married: 66.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

For population 25 years and over in Colton:

  • High school or higher: 98.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.6%
  • Unemployed: 1.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.3
Washington average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Colton, WA (based on Whitman County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,78235
Catholic3,6289
Mainline Protestant2,64420
Other2,38810
None31,334-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
Whitman County:

2.94 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

1.18 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Washington:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 32
Whitman County:

7.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.26 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Whitman County:

5.4%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Whitman County:

24.1%
Washington:

25.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

8.1%
Washington:

13.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

55.0%
Washington:

49.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Colton:

56.4%
State:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Colton:

28.5
State:

28.4

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.8%
Washington:

20.9%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.8%
Washington:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Colton:

7.0
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

40.6%
Washington:

32.8%

General health condition:
Colton:

60.4%
Washington:

56.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Colton:

82.0%
Washington:

79.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Colton, WA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Solid Waste Management 1$9,066$108,7920$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$300
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$1,431
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$250
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$1,747
Totals for Government 1$9,066$108,7925$3,728

Colton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $77,000 ($192.02)
    Sewerage: $59,000 ($147.13)
    Water Utilities: $59,000 ($147.13)
    Regular Highways: $47,000 ($117.21)
    Libraries: $14,000 ($34.91)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($7.48)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Water Utilities: $9,000 ($22.44)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $60,000 ($149.63)

Colton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $96,000 ($239.40)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $5,000 ($12.47)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($7.48)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $98,000 ($244.39)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $10,000 ($24.94)
    Other: $5,000 ($12.47)
    General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($12.47)
  • Tax - Property: $105,000 ($261.85)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $37,000 ($92.27)
    Other License: $7,000 ($17.46)

Colton government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $75,000 ($187.03)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $66,000 ($164.59)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,000 ($29.93)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,000 ($4.99)

Strongest AM radio stations in Colton:

  • KQQQ (1150 AM; 25 kW; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: RADIO PALOUSE, INC.)
  • KWSU (1250 AM; 5 kW; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KOZE (950 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ID; Owner: 4-K RADIO, INC.)
  • KRLC (1350 AM; 5 kW; CLARKSTON LEWISTON,, WA; Owner: IDA-VEND COMPANY, INC.)
  • KMAX (840 AM; 10 kW; COLFAX, WA; Owner: PALOUSE COUNTRY, INC.)
  • KCLK (1430 AM; 5 kW; ASOTIN, WA; Owner: CLARKSTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KGA (1510 AM; 50 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRPL (1400 AM; 1 kW; MOSCOW, ID; Owner: KRPL, INCORPORATED)
  • KXLY (920 AM; 20 kW; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: SPOKANE RADIO, INC.)
  • KTBI (810 AM; daytime; 50 kW; EPHRATA, WA; Owner: TACOMA BROADCASTERS, INCORPORATED)
  • KMJY (700 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, WA; Owner: JAMES E. AND HELEN G. STARGEL)
  • KERR (750 AM; 50 kW; POLSON, MT; Owner: ANDERSON RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLER (1300 AM; 5 kW; OROFINO, ID; Owner: CENTRAL IDAHO BROADCASTING)

Strongest FM radio stations in Colton:

  • KRLF (88.5 FM; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: LIVING FAITH F/SHIP EDUC. MINISTRIES)
  • KCLK-FM (94.1 FM; CLARKSTON, WA; Owner: CLARKSTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KVAB (102.9 FM; CLARKSTON, WA; Owner: CLARKSTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KMOK (106.9 FM; LEWISTON, ID; Owner: IDA-VEND COMPANY, INC.)
  • KNWV (90.5 FM; CLARKSTON, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KVTY (105.1 FM; LEWISTON, ID; Owner: IDAVEND CO. INC.)
  • KOZE-FM (96.5 FM; LEWISTON, ID; Owner: 4-K RADIO, INC.)
  • KATW (101.5 FM; LEWISTON, ID; Owner: PACIFIC EMPIRE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KZZL-FM (99.5 FM; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: PALOUSE COUNTRY, INC.)
  • KZFN (106.1 FM; MOSCOW, ID; Owner: KRPL, INC.)
  • KRFA-FM (91.7 FM; MOSCOW, ID; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KHTR (104.3 FM; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: RADIO PALOUSE, INC.)
  • KRAO-FM (102.5 FM; COLFAX, WA; Owner: PALOUSE COUNTRY, INC.)
  • KNWO (90.1 FM; COTTONWOOD, ID; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KDRK-FM (93.7 FM; SPOKANE, WA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIXZ-FM (96.1 FM; OPPORTUNITY, WA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KORT-FM (92.7 FM; GRANGEVILLE, ID; Owner: 4-K RADIO, INC.)
  • KZHR (92.5 FM; DAYTON, WA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KZUU (90.7 FM; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIV.)
  • K288EU (104.9 FM; LEWISTON, ID & CLARK, ID; Owner: LEWIS AND CLARK TRANSLATOR ASSOC)

TV broadcast stations around Colton:

  • KLEW-TV (Channel 3; LEWISTON, ID; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - WASHINGTON TV, L.L.C.)
  • KUID-TV (Channel 12; MOSCOW, ID; Owner: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, STATE OF IDAHO)
  • K49EV (Channel 49; CLARKSTON, WA; Owner: UPPER COLUMBIA MEDIA ASSOCIATION)
  • KWSU-TV (Channel 10; PULLMAN, WA; Owner: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Colton: Albert Harold Rooks.

  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 15.8mTotal length
  • $10,734,000Total costs
  • 5,482Total average daily traffic
  • 711Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,106Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Colton)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • 1/4 Mi Sw Of Rt 1 (Lat: 46.562389 Lon: -117.137111), Call Sign: WRO651, Licensee ID: L00098618,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.805 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/2002, Expiration Date: 01/25/2012, Cancellation Date: 03/31/2012, Registrant: Don & Jim Druffel Farm, Box 104, Colton, WA 99113, Phone: (509) 229-3582

  • 7 Mi Se Bald Butte (Lat: 46.631833 Lon: -117.087111), Call Sign: KNFX990,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.000 MHz, Grant Date: 04/21/2022, Expiration Date: 07/10/2032, Registrant: Dds Farms, 19802 Sr 195, Pullman, WA 99163, Phone: (150) 959-5828, Fax: (208) 298-3227, Email:

  • Bald Butte 4.5 Mi N (Lat: 46.631833 Lon: -117.087111), Call Sign: KNHH945, Licensee ID: L00110745,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.000 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/1998, Expiration Date: 09/01/2003, Cancellation Date: 11/02/2003, Registrant: Larry Druffel Farms Inc, 11001 Johnson Rd, Colton, WA 99113

  • 1999 Baker Road (Lat: 46.605556 Lon: -117.304444), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 48.2 m, Call Sign: WQRS650,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.385 MHz, 155.730 MHz, 155.190 MHz, 158.850 MHz, Grant Date: 04/20/2023, Expiration Date: 07/18/2033, Certifier: Stephen J Krigbaum, Registrant: Apco International, Inc., 310 N Main St Suite 101, Colfax, WA 99111, Phone: (509) 397-5606, Fax: (386) 322-2502, Email:

  • Lat: 46.566500 Lon: -117.130889, Call Sign: WQVN620,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.212 MHz, Grant Date: 04/07/2015, Expiration Date: 04/07/2025, Certifier: Nate Smith, Registrant: Innovation Wireless, 11869 Teale Street, Culver City, CA 90230, Phone: (888) 559-5565, Fax: (310) 482-3480, Email:

  • Bald Butte, Inland, 3.7 Km Ene Int Busby-Johnson & Becker Rds (Lat: 46.634167 Lon: -117.090472), Type: Pole, Structure height: 2.7 m, Overall height: 4.9 m, Call Sign: WRVP965,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4950.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/20/2022, Expiration Date: 12/20/2032, Certifier: Tim Mcdowell, Registrant: State Of; Department Of Transportation Washington, 7345 Linderson Way / Tumwater Wa, Olympia, WA 98504-7359, Phone: (360) 705-7001, Email:

  • Bald Butte, Whitman Co, 3.7 Km Ene Int Busby-Johnson & Becker Rds (Lat: 46.633528 Lon: -117.088167), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 2.7 m, Overall height: 4.9 m, Call Sign: WRVP971,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4950.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/20/2022, Expiration Date: 12/20/2032, Certifier: Tim Mcdowell, Registrant: State Of; Department Of Transportation Washington, 7345 Linderson Way / Tumwater Wa, Olympia, WA 98504-7359, Phone: (360) 705-7001, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • BALDE BUTTE, Bald Butte Road (Lat: 46.633222 Lon: -117.088583), Type: Mast, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WQDG499,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 17825.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/18/2005, Expiration Date: 08/18/2015, Cancellation Date: 07/27/2012, Certifier: Kellye Abernathy, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7471, Fax: (469) 229-7297, Email:

  • SP01179A COLTON, 2189 Martin Duffel Rd (Lat: 46.621583 Lon: -117.166694), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQEX518,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19425.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/21/2016, Expiration Date: 05/10/2026, Cancellation Date: 07/26/2017, Certifier: Dan Menser, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-4000, Fax: (425) 383-4840, Email:

  • KRLF TRANSMI, 1427 Becker Rd. (Lat: 46.634167 Lon: -117.090472), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQQX904,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/2023, Expiration Date: 03/22/2033, Certifier: Phillip J Vance, Registrant: Living Faith Fellowship Educational Ministries, 345 Sw Kimball, Pullman, WA 99163, Phone: (509) 332-3545, Email:

  • BALDBTERELO, 1427 Becker Road (Lat: 46.634167 Lon: -117.090472), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQUC878,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10795.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/05/2014, Expiration Date: 06/05/2024, Cancellation Date: 06/24/2014, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 3300 E. Renner Road #b3132, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (972) 907-1131, Email:

  • BALDBTERELO, 1427 Becker Rd. (Lat: 46.634167 Lon: -117.090472), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQVQ651,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/16/2015, Expiration Date: 04/16/2025, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • SP04UB115, East 503 Frank Street (Uniontown #7567--Pnw) (Lat: 46.535222 Lon: -117.092333), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.3 m, Overall height: 56.4 m, Call Sign: WQYI485,
    Assigned Frequencies: 18015.0 MHz, 18015.0 MHz, 18015.0 MHz, 18015.0 MHz, 18015.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/07/2016, Expiration Date: 10/07/2026, Cancellation Date: 04/06/2022, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: Dla Piper LLP, 500 8th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 799-4216, Fax: (202) 799-5616, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Colton)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182E (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 533TD, N533TD, N-533TD, Serial Number: 18253879, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 02/14/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 08/17/1999
    Registrant (Corporation): Christopher Schultheis Inc, 5421 Rimrock Rd, Colton, WA 99113

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of fire incidents - 15 took place in 2003, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Colton, WA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (82.0%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (9.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Colton, WA
    • 10582.0%Outside Fires
    • 129.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 107.8%Structure Fires
    • 10.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Colton, WA
Most common first names in Colton, WA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1081.9 years
Joseph585.0 years
Albert480.5 years
George485.8 years
Margaret481.5 years
Paul473.2 years
Agnes388.7 years
Helen382.4 years
Harold386.7 years
Frank378.7 years
Most common last names in Colton, WA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Druffel1581.2 years
Reisenauer1083.2 years
Moser970.7 years
Meyer584.4 years
Bauer485.3 years
Becker479.2 years
Busch479.5 years
Semler481.8 years
Dahmen371.7 years
Davis383.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Colton, WA
  • 69.4%Utility gas
  • 27.3%Electricity
  • 3.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Colton, WA
  • 75.0%Utility gas
  • 25.0%Electricity


Colton compared to Washington state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
There are 3 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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