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Montrose County

Population in July 2008: 655. Population change since 2000: +3.1%
 

Males: 319  (48.8%)
Females: 336  (51.2%)

Median resident age:  35.8 years
Colorado median age:  34.3 years

Zip codes: 81422.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $39,478 (it was $28,977 in 2000)
Naturita:  $39,478
Colorado:  $55,212

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,933
Naturita:  $17,933
Colorado:  $29,133

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $74,918 (it was $46,200 in 2000)
Naturita:  $74,918
Colorado:  $233,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $80,582; Detached houses: $96,840; Townhouses or other attached units: $26,678; Mobile homes: $43,423; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000
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Races in Naturita:

  • White Non-Hispanic (90.4%)
  • Hispanic (5.0%)
  • American Indian (4.4%)
  • Two or more races (2.0%)
  • Other race (1.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Naturita: 75.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (27.9%), German (17.6%), Irish (12.6%), English (12.3%), Scottish (2.5%), French (1.7%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated on 11/30/1951

Elevation: 5431 feet

Land area: 0.73 square miles.

Population density: 893 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Naturita

  • High school or higher: 78.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
  • Unemployed: 13.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Naturita town

  • Never married: 18.6%
  • Now married: 47.7%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 9.0%
  • Divorced: 23.8%

3 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.5%
Colorado:  8.6%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Naturita, Colorado in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Naturita to the number of sex offenders is 328 to 1.

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

Naturita:  0.6% ($292)
Colorado:  0.7% ($1,132)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (209.0 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (379.4 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Nucla, CO (1.9 miles ), Norwood, CO (4.0 miles ), Gladel, CO (4.4 miles) , Sawpit, CO (5.9 miles) , Dove Creek, CO (6.0 miles ), La Sal, UT (6.2 miles ), Olathe, CO (6.4 miles ), Montrose, CO (6.5 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 2 buildings, average cost: $51,000
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $46,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $172,000
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 38.22 N, Longitude: 108.57 W

Area code: 970

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Population change in the 1990s: +196 (+44.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (37%)
  • Utilities (10%)
  • Mining (9%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Food and beverage stores (17%)
  • Accommodation and food services (17%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Health care (6%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Carpenters (13%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Construction laborers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (16%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (12%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)



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Naturita-area historical earthquake activity is above Colorado state average. It is 45% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/13/1994 at 06:01:23, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 32.5 miles away from Naturita center
On 5/27/2000 at 21:58:18, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 17.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2004 at 06:54:59, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 ML, Depth: 0.4 mi) earthquake occurred 18.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/3/1999 at 15:35:34, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 ML, Depth: 2.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 19.9 miles away from Naturita center
On 7/6/1999 at 22:05:45, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 17.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/6/2008 at 20:09:59, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 ML, Depth: 6.0 mi) earthquake occurred 77.3 miles away from Naturita center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Naturita:
  • MONTROSE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 33 miles; MONTROSE, CO)
  • SAN JUAN HOSPITAL (about 39 miles; MONTICELLO, UT)
  • DELTA COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 51 miles; DELTA, CO)

Political contributions by individuals in Naturita, CO

Heliports located in Naturita:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Naturita:
  • MESA STATE COLLEGE (about 59 miles; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,415)
  • FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (about 75 miles; DURANGO, CO; FT enrollment: 4,051)
  • WESTERN STATE COLLEGE COLORADO (about 95 miles; GUNNISON, CO; FT enrollment: 2,199)
  • SAN JUAN COLLEGE (about 102 miles; FARMINGTON, NM; FT enrollment: 2,837)
  • COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE (about 112 miles; GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 3,400)
  • ADAMS STATE COLLEGE (about 156 miles; ALAMOSA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,147)
  • SNOW COLLEGE (about 184 miles; EPHRAIM, UT; FT enrollment: 2,632)
Public high school in Naturita:
  • WEST END CHARTER LEARNING CENTER (Students: 4; Location: 340 ADAMS ST.; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Naturita:
  • NATURITA MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 65; Location: 141 WEST MAIN STREET; Grades: 06 - 08)
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Hotel: Bunkhouse Motel (431 Highway 97).

 

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  64.2%
Whole state:  65.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  8.2%
Whole state:  5.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 2.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  10.0%
Whole state:  9.3%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  4.5%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Naturita, CO


3 people in agriculture workers' dormitories on farms


Naturita compared to Colorado state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly 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 Naturita (2009 data):
  • The Citizens State Bank of Ouray: Montrose Branch at State Highway 97 And 145, branch established on 1972-07-14. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $77.3 mil, Deposits: $67.8 mil, headquarters in Ouray, CO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Harry A. Lowe Agency, Inc., The



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (70%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (16%)
  • Wood (9%)
  • Electricity (5%)


Religion statistics for Naturita

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist Convention
Adherents20.2%9.7%7.8%7.7%7.3%
Congregations6.4%4.3%6.4%4.3%6.4%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)American Baptist Churches in the USAInternational Church of the Foursquare GospelOther religions
Adherents5.4%5.3%5.1%4.8%26.6%
Congregations2.1%2.1%4.3%4.3%59.6%
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.


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
Other Government Administration 2$5,024$30,1440$0
Streets and Highways 1$2,782$33,3840$0
Sewerage 1$3,434$41,2080$0
Parks and Recreation 1$1,790$21,4800$0
Totals for Government 5$13,030$31,2720$0



Naturita government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $66,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $76,000
    Sewerage: $52,000
    Parks & Recreation: $30,000
    General - Other: $30,000
    Police Protection: $29,000
    Regular Highways: $24,000
    Financial Administration: $2,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $60,000
    Interest Earnings: $9,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $270,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $79,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $135,000
    NEC: $39,000
    Property: $31,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $16,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $90,000

9.34% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($39,417 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.34%
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 Delta County, CO  0.71% ($28,086 average AGI)
from Mesa County, CO  0.70% ($34,978)
from San Miguel County, CO  0.33% ($43,395)


7.37% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,421 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.37%
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 Delta County, CO  0.89% ($32,333 average AGI)
to Mesa County, CO  0.87% ($30,712)
to Maricopa County, AZ  0.22% ($38,143)


Strongest AM radio stations in Naturita:
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KUBC (580 AM; 5 kW; MONTROSE, CO; Owner: WOODLAND COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KJOL (620 AM; 10 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: UNITED MINISTRIES)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIUP (930 AM; 5 kW; DURANGO, CO; Owner: FOUR CORNERS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)

Strongest FM radio stations in Naturita:
  • K213BX (90.5 FM; NUCLA, CO; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KVMT (89.1 FM; MONTROSE, CO; Owner: NORTH FORK VALLEY PUBLIC RADIO, INC)
  • KRYD (104.9 FM; NORWOOD, CO; Owner: ROCKY III INVESTMENTS, INC.)
  • K248AJ (97.5 FM; MONTICELLO, UT; Owner: PROCLAIMING CHRIST'S LOVE MINISTRIES)
  • K256AD (99.1 FM; PALISADE, CO; Owner: NORTH FORK VALLEY PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • K205CK (88.9 FM; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K214CA (90.7 FM; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • K210CE (89.9 FM; MESA, CO; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KRTZ (98.7 FM; CORTEZ, CO; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO., LLC)
  • KKXK (94.1 FM; MONTROSE, CO; Owner: WOODLAND COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KCYN (97.1 FM; MOAB, UT; Owner: MOAB COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KOTO (91.7 FM; TELLURIDE, CO; Owner: SAN MIGUEL EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC.)
  • KWGL (105.7 FM; OURAY, CO; Owner: WS COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KPRH (88.3 FM; MONTROSE, CO; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF COLORADO INC)
  • K232DA (94.3 FM; HESPERUS, CO; Owner: NATIVE AMERICAN CHRISTIAN VOICE, INC.)
  • K237CR (95.3 FM; HESPERUS, CO; Owner: NATIVE AMERICAN CHRISTIAN VOICE, INC.)
  • KBNG (103.7 FM; RIDGWAY, CO; Owner: WOODLAND COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KKNN (95.1 FM; DELTA, CO; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • K291AF (106.1 FM; CASTLE VALLEY, UT; Owner: MOAB PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • K257AT (99.3 FM; NUCLA & NATURITA, CO; Owner: WOODLAND COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Naturita:
  • K04FY (Channel 4; NUCLA, ETC., CO; Owner: MONTROSE COUNTY)
  • K13SN (Channel 13; NUCLA, ETC., CO; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)


Naturita fatal accident list:
Sep 11, 1994 09:35 AM, 97, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 4 meters (13ft)
Total average daily traffic: 2,300
Total average daily truck traffic: 230
Total future (year 2025) average daily traffic: 3,059

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • 15 Mi W, Call Sign: KLD555, Licensee ID: L00108792
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.915 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/09/2002, Expiration Date: 07/10/2012
    Registrant: Cotter Corporation, Nucla, CO 81424, Phone: (303) 864-7347
  • North Mountain 5 Mi Sw, Call Sign: KTU508
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.870 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/30/1999, Expiration Date: 10/18/2004, Cancelation Date: 03/18/2002
    Registrant: Fred H Mc Kinney, Naturita, CO 81422, Phone: (303) 865-2355
  • North Mountain 5 Mi Sw, Call Sign: WBB952
    Assigned Frequencies : 460.100 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/30/1999, Expiration Date: 10/18/2004, Cancelation Date: 03/18/2002
    Registrant: Fred H Mc Kinney, Naturita, CO 81422, Phone: (303) 865-2355

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • Naturita, Lat: 38.127611 Lon: -108.628000, Call Sign: WQAR350
    Assigned Frequencies : 956.431 MHz, 956.431 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/23/2004, Expiration Date: 07/23/2014, 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 Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150G (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 3250J , Serial Number: 15065950, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 03/01/1967
    Registrant (Corporation): High Mesa Aviation LLC, Po Box 414, Naturita, CO 81422
  • 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: 4500K , Serial Number: P21000201, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 02/08/1979
    Registrant (Corporation): Management Support Services LLC, Po Box 414, Naturita, CO 81422
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4913G , Serial Number: 17273460, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 10/31/1979
    Registrant (Corporation): High Mesa Aviation LLC, Po Box 106, Naturita, CO 81422


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