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Prowers County

Population in July 2009: 577. Population change since 2000: -9.8%
 

Males: 281  (48.8%)
Females: 296  (51.3%)

Median resident age:  27.8 years
Colorado median age:  34.3 years

Zip codes: 81041.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $27,524 (it was $26,042 in 2000)
Granada:

$27,524
Colorado:

$55,430
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $15,881

Granada town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $53,228 (it was $43,000 in 2000)
Granada:

$53,228
Colorado:

$237,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $50,715; Detached houses: $61,494; Townhouses or other attached units: $66,842; Mobile homes: $19,768

Median gross rent in 2009: $475.

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Granada races chart
  • Hispanic - 437 (76.4%)
  • White alone - 108 (18.9%)
  • American alone - 27 (4.7%)

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


Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Granada: 89.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (13.9%), Italian (6.9%), Irish (6.1%), English (4.4%), United States (3.9%), French (1.4%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated on 7/25/1887

Elevation: 3484 feet

Land area: 0.72 square miles.

Population density: 802 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Granada:

  • High school or higher: 58.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Granada town:

  • Never married: 23.5%
  • Now married: 61.4%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 9.2%

118 residents are foreign born (18.3% Latin America).

This town:  18.4%
Colorado:  8.6%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Granada, Colorado in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Granada to the number of sex offenders is 577 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $277 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $293 (0.6%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (126.4 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (145.3 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (478.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Hartman, CO (2.5 miles) , Holly, CO (3.2 miles ), Coolidge, KS (4.1 miles) , Two Butte Creek, CO (4.1 miles ), Lamar, CO (4.1 miles ), Wiley, CO (4.8 miles ), Sheridan Lake, CO (5.3 miles) , McClave, CO (5.5 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $40,000
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 38.06 N, Longitude: 102.31 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 719

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Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

7.0%
Colorado:

9.2%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +121 (+23.3%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (35%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (24%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (11%)
  • Retail trade (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (5%)
  • Wholesale trade (4%)
  • Information (4%)
  • Health care and social assistance (28%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (19%)
  • Retail trade (15%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (23%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (13%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Granada-area historical tornado activity is above Colorado state average. It is 25% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/28/2007, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.9 miles away from the Granada town center killed 2 people and injured 9 people and caused $4 million in damages.

On 5/29/2001, a category F3 tornado 18.5 miles away from the town center caused $150,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Granada-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Colorado state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/2/1998 at 15:47:16, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 62.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Prowers County (5) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 2, Flood: 1, Tornado: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Granada:

  • PROWERS MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; LAMAR, CO)
  • HAMILTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 28 miles away; SYRACUSE, KS)
  • GREELEY COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 41 miles away; TRIBUNE, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Granada, CO

Amtrak station near Granada:

  • 17 miles: LAMAR (MAIN & BEECH STS.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Granada:

  • Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 125 miles; Pueblo, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,083)
  • Pueblo Community College (about 128 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 2,683)
  • Pikes Peak Community College (about 143 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 5,185)
  • University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (about 147 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 6,040)
  • Colorado Technical University Online (about 149 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 30,924)
  • United States Air Force Academy (about 154 miles; USAFA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,620)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 171 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 4,978)

Public high school in Granada:

  • GRANADA UNDIVIDED HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 117; Location: 201 SOUTH HOISINGTON ST; Grades: 07 - 12)

Public elementary/middle school in Granada:

  • GRANADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 126; Location: 201 SOUTH HOISINGTON ST; Grades: PK - 06)
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Prowers County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 23.0. This is better than average.
City:

23.0
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 24.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

24.8
U.S.:

22.1

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

GRANADA TOWN OF (Population served: 640, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 23.6%
(14.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 21.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 90.0% for American Indian residents, 39.1% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  3.2 people
Colorado:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  76.3%
Whole state:  65.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  4.5%
Whole state:  5.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Granada, CO


Granada compared to Colorado state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Granada (2011 data):

  • Colorado East Bank & Trust: Granada Branch at 108 East Goff Street, branch established on 01/01/1915. Info updated 04/02/2008: Bank assets: $89.4 mil, Deposits: $78.8 mil, headquarters in Lamar, CO, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 18 total offices, Holding Company: Coloeast Bankshares, Inc.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Granada travel time to work - commute
Granada mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (92%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Electricity (3%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Prowers County Colorado:


2008 Presidential Election results in Prowers County Colorado:
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Religion statistics for Granada:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 55.83%
Here55.8%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USASouthern Baptist Convention
Adherents43.4%11.6%9.6%7.6%3.1%
Congregations7.9%13.2%5.3%5.3%2.6%
NameChurches of ChristLDS (Mormon) ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Church of the NazareneOther
Adherents3.0%2.3%2.0%2.0%15.3%
Congregations13.2%2.6%5.3%7.9%36.8%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
This county:

4.59 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Prowers County:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
This county:

6.88 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Prowers County:

5.35 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

8.99 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

5.9%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

20.1%
Colorado:

18.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Prowers County:

16.4%
State:

9.6%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 2$2,274
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$200
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,334$28,0080$0
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$470
Other and Unallocable 1$1,962$23,5441$1,080
Totals for Government 2$4,296$25,7765$4,024


5.59% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,568 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.59%
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 Baca County, CO  0.33% ($24,643 average AGI)
from Bent County, CO  0.33% ($29,714)
from Pueblo County, CO  0.29% ($9,500)


8.30% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,349 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.30%
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 Pueblo County, CO  0.67% ($23,828 average AGI)
to El Paso County, CO  0.46% ($24,450)
to Bent County, CO  0.42% ($27,333)

Strongest AM radio stations in Granada:

  • KLMR (920 AM; 5 kW; LAMAR, CO; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Granada:

  • KSNZ (93.3 FM; LAMAR, CO; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • K211EI (90.1 FM; LAMAR, CO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K207BI (89.3 FM; LAMAR, CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • K203BW (88.5 FM; HOLLY, CO; Owner: SOLID ROCK RADIO)

TV broadcast stations around Granada:

  • K53AA (Channel 53; LAMAR, CO; Owner: PROWERS COUNTY)
  • K55AK (Channel 55; LAMAR, CO; Owner: PROWERS COUNTY)
  • K57AG (Channel 57; LAMAR, CO; Owner: PROWERS COUNTY)
  • K59AH (Channel 59; LAMAR, CO; Owner: PROWERS COUNTY)

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 8 meters (26ft)
Total costs: $2,800,000
Total average daily traffic: 970
Total average daily truck traffic: 126
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 1,310


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Frank DiRico, Off Route 25 (Lat: 38.044306 Lon: -102.305500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.6 m
    Registrant: 40 Lone Street, Marshfield, MA 02050, Phone: (781) 319-1011, Email:
  • Frank DiRico, Off Route 25 (Lat: 38.044306 Lon: -102.305500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.6 m
    Registrant: 40 Lone Street, Marshfield, MA 02050, Phone: (781) 319-1011, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • COGRAN001, Off Route 25 (Lat: 38.044306 Lon: -102.305500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.6 m, Call Sign: WQLQ427, Licensee ID: L01197012
    Assigned Frequencies: 11385.0 MHz, 6063.80 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/29/2010, Expiration Date: 03/29/2020, Certifier: John Curtis
    Registrant: Stelera Wireless, LLC, 525 Central Park Dr, Suite 550, Oklahoma City, OK 73105, Phone: (405) 751-3525, Fax: (405) 751-3979, Email:


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 13
  • Hazardous Condition: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Granada


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Most common first names in Granada, CO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James776.2 years
Betty371.0 years
Charles367.3 years
George375.3 years
John382.4 years
Roy369.0 years
William391.3 years
Herman279.5 years
Fred274.5 years
Evelyn273.0 years
Most common last names in Granada, CO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Duvall563.6 years
Nelson567.0 years
Martinez462.2 years
Venturi477.2 years
Bond473.3 years
Dawson474.5 years
Campos383.0 years
Ortiz373.9 years
Hickman374.7 years
Martin386.7 years

Granada on our top lists:

  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Motor vehicle, parts and supplies merchant wholesalers"
  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most Hispanic residents"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Sales and office occupations:"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Rail transportation"
  • #90 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Mining"
  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM10) 24-hour air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"

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