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Fremont County

Population in July 2007: 3,220.
Males: 1,623  (50.4%)
Females: 1,597  (49.6%)

Median resident age:  46.4 years
Colorado median age:  34.3 years

Zip code: 81223


Estimated median household income in 2007: $48,390 (it was $35,518 in 2000)
Cotopaxi:  $48,390
Colorado:  $55,212

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $24,221
Cotopaxi:  $24,221
Colorado:  $29,133

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $219,401 (it was $135,300 in 2000)
Cotopaxi:  $219,401
Colorado:  $233,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $274,212; Detached houses: $292,725; Townhouses or other attached units: $683,917; Mobile homes: $90,485

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Races in Cotopaxi:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.9%)
  • Hispanic (4.3%)
  • Two or more races (2.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Cotopaxi: 87.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6364 feet

Land area: 1009.2 square miles.

Population density: 3.2 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Cotopaxi

  • High school or higher: 88.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Cotopaxi CCD

  • Never married: 14.3%
  • Now married: 70.7%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

21 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.7%
Colorado:  8.6%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Cotopaxi, Colorado in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Cotopaxi to the number of sex offenders is 1610 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this place is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Cotopaxi:  0.4% ($539)
Colorado:  0.7% ($1,132)
Cotopaxi satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (55.4 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (494.2 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Salida, CO (4.3 miles ), Poncha Springs, CO (4.7 miles ), Canon City, CO (4.9 miles ), Westcliffe, CO (5.0 miles ), Lincoln Park, CO (5.0 miles ), Silver Cliff, CO (5.0 miles ), Brookside, CO (5.1 miles ), Bonanza, CO (5.3 miles) .

Latitude: 38.45 N, Longitude: 105.67 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 719

Cotopaxi household income distribution Cotopaxi home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (24%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (14%)
  • Public administration (12%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Construction (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Carpenters (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)



Cotopaxi-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Colorado state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1977, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 48.3 miles away from the Cotopaxi place center .

On 6/24/1979, a category 3 tornado 49.1 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Cotopaxi-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Colorado state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/25/1994 at 19:06:07, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 74.2 miles away from Cotopaxi center
On 12/23/1995 at 06:51:48, a magnitude 3.6 (3.5 MB, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 45.2 miles away from the city center
On 12/28/2003 at 02:55:02, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 63.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/9/2006 at 23:14:35, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 93.1 miles away from Cotopaxi center
On 6/20/2002 at 22:17:04, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 ML, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 99.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/26/2008 at 03:49:01, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 5.0 miles away from Cotopaxi center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Hospitals/medical centers near Cotopaxi:
  • CENTURA HLTH-ST THOMAS MORE HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; CANON CITY, CO)
  • HEART OF THE ROCKIES REG MED CENTER (about 28 miles; SALIDA, CO)
  • CEDAR SPRINGS BEH HLTH SYSTEM INC (about 52 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)

Political contributions by individuals in Cotopaxi, CO

Airports located in Cotopaxi:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cotopaxi:
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS (about 50 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,953)
  • PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 5,307)
  • UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY (about 57 miles; USAFA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,330)
  • PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 60 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 2,587)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO (about 61 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 4,275)
  • ADAMS STATE COLLEGE (about 69 miles; ALAMOSA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,147)
  • WESTERN STATE COLLEGE COLORADO (about 71 miles; GUNNISON, CO; FT enrollment: 2,199)
Public high school in Cotopaxi:
  • COTOPAXI JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 183; Location: 345 COUNTY ROAD 12; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Cotopaxi:
  • COTOPAXI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 129; Location: 345 COUNTY ROAD 12; Grades: PK - 06)
  • COTOPAXI HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL (Students: 38; Location: 0345 COUNTY ROAD 12; Grades: KG - 12)
See full list of schools located in Cotopaxi, School District: CANON CITY RE-1

Library in Cotopaxi:
  • COTOPAXI SCHOOL/COMMUNITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,057; Location: 0345 COUNTY ROAD 51; 6,500 books; 125 video materials; 30 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Cotopaxi: Adamic Cow Camp (A), R Taylor Ranch (B), Freek Ranch (C), Russell Ranch (D), Garden Park Corral (E), Spikebuck (F), Stirrup Ranch (G), Swissvale (H), Thorn Ranch (I), University of Kansas Geology Summer Camp (J), Calcite (K), H Taylor Ranch (L), Hayden Creek Campground (M), Everett Cow Camp (N), I M Ranch (O), F L Rowe Ranch (P), Minnman Ranch (Q), Dilley Ranch (R), Christopher Ranch (S), Parkdale Siding (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Cotopaxi: Union Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Howard Cemetery (1), Hillside Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Ankele Lake (A), West Creek Lake (B), Hunts Lake (C), Bushnell Lakes (D), Little Johnny Reservoir (E), Hook Reservoir (F), Harvey Brothers Reservoir (G), Harvey-Murry Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Willow Creek (A), Indian Creek (B), Wilson Creek (C), Wolf Creek (D), Badger Creek (E), Bernard Creek (F), Bills Creek (G), Butter Creek (H), Carrol Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Cotopaxi include: Rattler Park (1), Indian Park (2), Dollar Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.4 people
Colorado:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  67.6%
Whole state:  65.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  4.1%
Whole state:  5.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  10.4%
Whole state:  9.3%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  3.4%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Cotopaxi, CO



Cotopaxi compared to Colorado 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 below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Fremont County Colorado:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (70%)
  • Wood (16%)
  • Electricity (6%)
  • Utility gas (3%)
  • Other fuel (2%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)


Religion statistics for Cotopaxi

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsEvangelical Free Church of AmericaChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents45.3%12.2%5.7%3.3%3.2%
Congregations6.4%12.8%4.3%2.1%6.4%
NameUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other religions
Adherents3.2%2.9%2.9%2.6%18.8%
Congregations4.3%6.4%2.1%2.1%53.2%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


8.47% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,613 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.47%
Colorado average:  10.77%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from El Paso County, CO  1.11% ($41,164 average AGI)
from Pueblo County, CO  0.71% ($25,629)
from Chaffee County, CO  0.38% ($33,904)


7.52% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,028 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.52%
Colorado average:  10.03%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to El Paso County, CO  1.27% ($36,965 average AGI)
to Pueblo County, CO  0.86% ($33,974)
to Chaffee County, CO  0.33% ($31,773)


Strongest AM radio stations in Cotopaxi:
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KCMN (1530 AM; 15 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)
  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KWYD (1580 AM; 10 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KVRH (1340 AM; 1 kW; SALIDA, CO; Owner: THREE EAGLES COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBZC (1300 AM; 5 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cotopaxi:
  • K239AE (95.7 FM; BUENA VISTA, ETC, CO; Owner: COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • K208DP (89.5 FM; NATHROP, CO; Owner: CHEYENNE MTN PUBLIC B/CAST HOUSE INC)
  • KSBV (93.7 FM; SALIDA, CO; Owner: ARKANSAS VALLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K219CF (91.7 FM; DEL NORTE, ETC., CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • K203AT (88.5 FM; WESTCLIFFE, ETC., CO; Owner: THE COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • KTLC (89.1 FM; CANON CITY, CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KKFM (98.1 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKCS-FM (101.9 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: WALTON STATIONS - COLORADO, INC.)
  • KBIQ (102.7 FM; MANITOU SPRINGS, CO; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KRCC (91.5 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: THE COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • KSKX (105.5 FM; SECURITY, CO; Owner: OPTIMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKLI (106.3 FM; WIDEFIELD, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGFT (100.7 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC)
  • KTLF (90.5 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OF COLORADO SPRINGS, INC.)
  • KSPZ (92.9 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVUU (99.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCME (88.7 FM; MANITOU SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCAST HOUSE, INC)
  • KMOM (96.1 FM; FOUNTAIN, CO; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KILO (94.3 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: COLORADO SPRINGS RADIO BCSTERS, INC.)
  • KRDO-FM (95.1 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: THE PIKES PEAK BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Cotopaxi:
  • K04IC (Channel 4; HOWARD, CO; Owner: PLEASANT VALLEY T.V. CLUB)


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 6
  • Call Sign: K8FC, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00135072
    Grant Date: 07/27/2002, Expiration Date: 09/29/2012, Certifier: Joseph H Wilkowski Iii
    Registrant: Joseph H Wilkowski Iii, 1739 23rd Trail, Cotopaxi, CO 81223
  • Call Sign: KE4MHE, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00388868
    Grant Date: 08/18/2005, Expiration Date: 05/31/2014, Certifier: Scott S Horton
    Registrant: Scott S Horton, 1238 24th Tr, Cotopaxi, CO 81223
  • Call Sign: WA8HGX, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00715519
    Grant Date: 10/29/2008, Expiration Date: 12/04/2018
    Registrant: Bruce R Jones, 2475 L Path, Cotopaxi, CO 81223-9210
  • Call Sign: KC0OYM, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00631351
    Grant Date: 01/30/2003, Expiration Date: 01/30/2013, Certifier: Steve H Sanger
    Registrant: Steve H Sanger, Cotopaxi, CO 81223
  • Call Sign: KC0OYN, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00631352
    Grant Date: 01/30/2003, Expiration Date: 01/30/2013, Certifier: Ronnie J Hunter
    Registrant: Ronnie J Hunter, Cotopaxi, CO 81223-0457
  • Call Sign: KD0GGY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01460344
    Grant Date: 01/21/2009, Expiration Date: 01/21/2019, Certifier: Joseph H Wilkowski Iii
    Registrant: Pikes Peak Dx Group, 1739 23rd Trail, Cotopaxi, CO 81223


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20M (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 42JD , Serial Number: 27-0303, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 09/19/2000
    Registrant (Corporation): Jmk Holdings LLC, 21 High Pl, Cotopaxi, CO 81223
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182L (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 42899 , Serial Number: 18259243, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 08/07/1968
    Registrant (Individual): Jimmie D Cole, 1287 County Road 32, Cotopaxi, CO 81223
  • Aircraft: CESSNA P210N (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 731ZF , Serial Number: P21000566, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 07/23/1980
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Gregory Gempler, 734 Flying Eagle Trl, Cotopaxi, CO 81223, Other Owners: Sharon Gempler


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 8
  • Hazardous Condition: 2
  • Service Call: 3

Incident types - Cotopaxi


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