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Lincoln County

Population in July 2007: 581.
Males: 290  (50.0%)
Females: 291  (50.0%)

Median resident age:  42.5 years
Colorado median age:  34.3 years

Zip code: 80823


Estimated median household income in 2009: $36,491 (it was $29,850 in 2000)
Karval:

$36,491
Colorado:

$55,430
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $25,072

Karval CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $109,199 (it was $81,900 in 2000)
Karval:

$109,199
Colorado:

$237,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $196,825; Detached houses: $212,498; Townhouses or other attached units: $137,291; In 2-unit structures: $79,484; Mobile homes: $173,828

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Karval races chart
  • White alone - 642 (95.5%)
  • Hispanic - 20 (3.0%)
  • Two or more races - 6 (0.9%)
  • Black alone - 2 (0.3%)
  • American alone - 1 (0.1%)
  • Asian alone - 1 (0.1%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Karval: 91.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5112 feet

Land area: 1206.1 square miles.

Population density: 0.5 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Karval:

  • High school or higher: 88.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Karval CCD:

  • Never married: 13.3%
  • Now married: 68.0%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 10.8%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.0%
Colorado:  8.6%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Karval, Colorado in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Karval to the number of sex offenders is 581 to 1.

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

Karval CCD:  0.4% ($350)
Colorado:  0.7% ($1,132)
Karval satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (58.8 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (60.6 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (562.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Hugo, CO (5.7 miles ), Sugar City, CO (5.7 miles ), Haswell, CO (5.8 miles) , Ordway, CO (5.8 miles ), Crowley, CO (6.0 miles) , Simla, CO (6.1 miles ), Southeastern El Paso, CO (6.1 miles ), Ramah, CO (6.2 miles) .

Latitude: 38.70 N, Longitude: 103.69 W

Area code: 719

Karval household income distribution Karval home values distribution

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

5.5%
Colorado:

9.2%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries (%)
Males Females
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (56%)
  • Construction (14%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Truck transportation (3%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (30%)
  • Health care (11%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (3%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Farmers and farm managers (41%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (12%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (20%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)

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Average climate in Karval, Colorado

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Tornado activity:

Karval-area historical tornado activity is above Colorado state average. It is 18% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/6/1990, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 31.4 miles away from the Karval place center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

On 6/6/1990, a category F3 tornado 32.5 miles away from the place center injured 14 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Karval-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Colorado state average. It is 95% 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 72.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/1/1996 at 05:44:22, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 95.1 miles away from Karval center
On 12/23/1995 at 06:51:48, a magnitude 3.6 (3.5 MB, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 66.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/2/1998 at 15:47:16, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 62.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1997 at 22:04:39, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB, 2.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 80.9 miles away from Karval center
On 8/1/1996 at 05:55:54, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lincoln County (5) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 1

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

Hospitals/medical centers near Karval:

  • ARKANSAS VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 52 miles away; LA JUNTA, CO)
  • PARKVIEW MEDICAL CENTER INC (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 59 miles away; PUEBLO, CO)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CENTRAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 60 miles away; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)

Political contributions by individuals in Karval, CO

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Karval:

  • Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 56 miles; Pueblo, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,083)
  • Pikes Peak Community College (about 60 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 5,185)
  • Pueblo Community College (about 60 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 2,683)
  • University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (about 62 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 6,040)
  • Colorado Technical University Online (about 64 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 30,924)
  • United States Air Force Academy (about 68 miles; USAFA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,620)
  • University of Phoenix-Colorado Campus (about 87 miles; Lone Tree, CO; FT enrollment: 2,603)

Public elementary/middle schools in Karval:

  • KARVAL ONLINE EDUCATION (Students: 208; Location: 16232 COUNTY RD 29; Grades: KG - 12)
  • KARVAL JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 45; Location: 16232 COUNTY RD 29; Grades: 06 - 12)
  • KARVAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 20; Location: 16232 COUNTY RD 29; Grades: PK - 05)
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Notable locations in Karval: Rush Creek Ranch (A), Forder Ranch (B), Forder (C), Bar W W Ranch (D), Andy Windmill (E), Hall Station (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Karval: Blue Cliff Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Liberty Bell Cemetery (1), Boyero Cemetery (2), Kirkland Cemetery (3), Samuel Messersmith Grave (4), Dudley Cemetery (5), Spring Hill Cemetery (6), Bucklen Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Stacy Lakes (A), Hubbard Lake (B), Nelson Lake (C), Sharp Lake (D), Blakeman Lake (E), Roundtree Lake (F), Clingingsmith Number 2 Reservoir (G), Douglas Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Steels Fork (A), Skull Creek (B), Pond Creek (C), Little Horse Creek (D), South Rush Creek (E), North Rush Creek (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Karval: Kaval Lake State Recreation Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Lincoln County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

KARVAL WATER USERS INC (Population served: 129, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In SEP-1997, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-27-1997), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-27-1997)
  • One routine major monitoring violation

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

Percentage of family households:
This place:  58.6%
Whole state:  65.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  3.3%
Whole state:  5.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

15.9%
Whole state:

9.3%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

9.1%
Whole state:

4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Karval, CO


Karval compared to Colorado 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 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 below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)



Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (82%)
  • Electricity (6%)
  • Wood (5%)
  • Utility gas (2%)
  • Other fuel (2%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Lincoln County Colorado:




2008 Presidential Election results in Lincoln County Colorado:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Karval:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 34.57%
Here34.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEvangelical Lutheran Church in America
Adherents33.4%22.8%10.8%6.7%5.6%
Congregations9.5%19.0%9.5%4.8%4.8%
NameLutheran ChurchChurches of ChristReformed Church in the United StatesConservative Congregational Christian ConferenceOther
Adherents4.9%3.6%3.0%2.6%6.6%
Congregations14.3%4.8%4.8%4.8%23.8%
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: 2
Lincoln County:

3.77 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Lincoln County:

13.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

13.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.99 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.1%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Lincoln County:

22.0%
Colorado:

18.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

4.7%
State:

9.6%

7.38% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,655 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.38%
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  0.93% ($25,600 average AGI)


11.08% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,360 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

11.08%
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  1.55% ($29,692 average AGI)
to Weld County, CO  1.13% ($21,684)
to Denver County, CO  0.77% ($19,154)

Strongest AM radio stations in Karval:

  • 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.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KCMN (1530 AM; 15 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)
  • KWYD (1580 AM; 10 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KVOR (740 AM; 3 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Karval:

  • KCCY (96.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KYZX (103.9 FM; PUEBLO WEST, CO; Owner: COLORADO SPRINGS RADIO B/CASTRS, INC)
  • KKMG (98.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAVD (103.1 FM; LIMON, CO; Owner: THE MEADOWLARK GROUP, 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.)
  • KMOM (96.1 FM; FOUNTAIN, CO; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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)
  • 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.)
  • KEPC (89.7 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Barrel Springs Site, Approx 12.4 Mi (20 Km) Se Of (Lat: 38.639167 Lon: -103.338278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 57.3 m, Call Sign: KNKR307
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/06/2007, Expiration Date: 10/27/2017, Certifier: Francis J Dirico
    Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chartered, 1650 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 1500, Mclean, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8678, Fax: (703) 584-8694, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 16232 Cr 29 (Lat: 38.736111 Lon: -103.539944), Type: Tower, Structure height: 30 m, Overall height: 37 m, Call Sign: KWQ550
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.025 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/30/2005, Expiration Date: 05/02/2015, Certifier: Signature On File
    Registrant: Stone Communications LLC, Flagler, CO 80815, Phone: (719) 765-4481, Fax: (719) 765-4481
  • 10 Mi S (Lat: 38.588889 Lon: -103.538000), Call Sign: KEA289, Licensee ID: L00407341
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.870 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/11/2001, Expiration Date: 12/22/2011
    Registrant: Ronald L Parker, H C 73 Box 64, Karval, CO 80823

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Karval, CO, Lat: 38.710306 Lon: -103.710000, Call Sign: WQAS968
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.443 MHz, 956.443 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/02/2004, Expiration Date: 08/02/2014, Certifier: Joseph Listengart
    Registrant: Source Gas LLC, 370 Van Gordon St Ste 4000, Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone: (303) 243-3590, Fax: (303) 243-3606, Email:



FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: J5A (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 77 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2966C , Serial Number: 5-804, Year manufactured: 1941, Airworthiness Date: 07/08/1957
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Neil James, 20996 County Road 29, Karval, CO 80823, Other Owners: Mark James


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 1


Karval on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Sewing, needlework, and piece goods stores"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors"

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