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Garfield County

Population in 2011: 1,081. Population change since 2000: +7.5%
 

Males: 590  (54.7%)
Females: 491  (45.3%)

Median resident age:  30.5 years
Colorado median age:  40.6 years

Zip codes: 81635.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $43,955 (it was $31,208 in 2000)
Parachute:

$43,955
Colorado:

$55,430
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $16,361

Parachute town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $175,023 (it was $88,800 in 2000)
Parachute:

$175,023
Colorado:

$237,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $189,305; Detached houses: $242,775; Townhouses or other attached units: $183,313; Mobile homes: $117,533

Median gross rent in 2009: $791.

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  • White alone - 587 (54.1%)
  • Hispanic - 440 (40.6%)
  • Two or more races - 23 (2.1%)
  • American Indian alone - 21 (1.9%)
  • Asian alone - 11 (1.0%)
  • Black alone - 3 (0.3%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Parachute: 84.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (18.0%), Irish (15.4%), English (12.1%), United States (6.5%), French (2.8%), Swedish (2.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5090 feet

Land area: 1.18 square miles.

Population density: 915 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Parachute:

  • High school or higher: 77.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 39.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Parachute town:

  • Never married: 23.7%
  • Now married: 50.1%
  • Separated: 4.0%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 15.4%

110 residents are foreign born (8.2% Latin America, 1.5% Europe).

This town:  10.9%
Colorado:  8.6%



According to our research of Colorado and other state lists there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Parachute, Colorado as of May 24, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Parachute to the number of sex offenders is 429 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $655 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $170 (2.0%)
Parachute satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Boulder, CO (153.6 miles , pop. 94,673).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (158.2 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (466.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Battlement Mesa, CO (1.2 miles ), Grand Valley, CO (3.4 miles ), De Beque, CO (3.5 miles ), Collbran, CO (3.9 miles ), Rifle, CO (3.9 miles ), Silt, CO (4.7 miles ), Palisade, CO (5.4 miles ), New Castle, CO (5.4 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $60,900
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $37,400
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $48,300
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 2001: 12 buildings, average cost: $119,500
  • 2002: 11 buildings, average cost: $113,500
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $118,900
  • 2004: 10 buildings, average cost: $116,400
  • 2005: 34 buildings, average cost: $104,500
  • 2006: 31 buildings, average cost: $137,000
  • 2007: 10 buildings, average cost: $149,300
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $167,400
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $149,900
  • 2010: 0 buildings
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $275,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

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Latitude: 39.45 N, Longitude: 108.05 W

Area code: 970

Parachute household income distribution Parachute home values distribution


 

Crime in Parachute by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 00000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 01221102111
per 100,000 0.094.9188.7187.492.389.70.0154.475.476.990.6
Robberies 00001021001
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.092.30.0164.377.20.00.090.6
Assaults 28696142204
per 100,000 193.6759.0566.0843.5553.589.7328.7154.4150.80.0362.3
Burglaries 8141235189119963
per 100,000 774.41328.31132.13280.21660.5807.2903.9695.0678.7461.2271.7
Thefts 413847474828262616619
per 100,000 3969.03605.34434.04404.94428.02511.22136.42007.71206.6461.21721.0
Auto thefts 263479513222
per 100,000 193.6569.3283.0374.9645.8807.2410.81003.9150.8153.7181.2
Arson 01000012100
per 100,000 0.094.90.00.00.00.082.2154.475.40.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 251.0479.5510.5708.8523.4292.4278.7363.4186.3117.0257.8

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Crime in Parachute detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 6 (5 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.53
Colorado average:

2.22

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.6%
Colorado:

7.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +337 (+50.4%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (39%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Utilities (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (26%)
  • Health care and social assistance (25%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Manufacturing (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (11%)
  • Carpenters (9%)
  • Construction laborers (8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (4%)
  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)

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Earthquake activity:

Parachute-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 25% 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 90.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/2002 at 18:17:45, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 60.8 miles away from Parachute center
On 5/27/2000 at 21:58:18, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 88.3 miles away from the city center
On 3/20/1995 at 12:46:16, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.1 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 68.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2001 at 22:38:54, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 38.7 miles away from Parachute center
On 2/10/2006 at 21:48:13, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, 3.8 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 34.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Garfield County (7) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 5, Flood: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Hurricane: 1, Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Parachute:

  • GRAND RIVER MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; RIFLE, CO)
  • VALLEY VIEW HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 26 miles away; GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO)
  • ST MARY'S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 38 miles away; GRAND JUNCTION, CO)

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Parachute:

  • Mesa State College (about 38 miles; Grand Junction, CO; Full-time enrollment: 5,126)
  • Western State College of Colorado (about 88 miles; Gunnison, CO; FT enrollment: 2,025)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 151 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,463)
  • Colorado School of Mines (about 153 miles; Golden, CO; FT enrollment: 4,383)
  • University of Colorado at Boulder (about 153 miles; Boulder, CO; FT enrollment: 27,408)
  • Red Rocks Community College (about 156 miles; Lakewood, CO; FT enrollment: 3,082)
  • Arapahoe Community College (about 163 miles; Littleton, CO; FT enrollment: 2,438)

Public high school in Parachute:

  • GRAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 352; Location: 800 CARDINAL WAY; Grades: 09 - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Parachute:

  • BEA UNDERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 267; Location: 0741 TAMARISK TRAIL; Grades: 01 - 03)
  • GRAND VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 257; Location: 0364 SIPRELLE DR; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • GRAND VALLEY CENTER FOR FAMILY LEARNING (Students: 183; Location: 100 EAST SECOND ST; Grades: PK - KG)
  • L.W. ST. JOHN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 170; Location: 460 STONE QUARRY RD; Grades: 04 - 05)
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Notable locations in Parachute: Parachute Fire Department (A), Parachute Police Department (B), Parachute Town Hall (C), Parachute Branch Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Russey-Hurlburt Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Parachute Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Cache Creek Outfitters (Tours & Charters; 7962 County Road 301).

Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (221 Grand Valley Way).

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 28.0. This is about average.
City:

28.0
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 24.9. This is about average. There were 12 monitors within city limits.
City:

24.9
U.S.:

22.1
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 29.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

29.2
U.S.:

28.3


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 19.9%
(11.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 30.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 3.9% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.9 people
Colorado:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  65.2%
Whole state:  64.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  8.7%
Whole state:  5.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Parachute, CO


Parachute compared to Colorado state average:

Parachute, Colorado environmental map by EPA

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  • Median house value 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.
  • 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 significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Parachute (2011 data):

  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Battlement Mesa Branch at 71 Sipprelle Drive, Unit 2, branch established on 2007/12/17. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Alpine Bank: Battlement Mesa Branch at 82 Sipparelle Drive, branch established on 1992/02/10. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $2,256.5 mil, Deposits: $1,918.7 mil, headquarters in Glenwood Springs, CO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 43 total offices, Holding Company: Alpine Banks Of Colorado

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Parachute, Colorado:

  • Holiday Inn Express - Parachute, 221 Grand Valley Way, Parachute, CO 81635 , Phone: (970) 285-2330, Fax: (970) 285-2331
  • Candlewood Suites, 233 Grand Valley Way, Parachute, CO 81635 , Phone: (970) 285-9880, Fax: (970) 285-9879
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Parachute, Colorado

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Parachute travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (76%)
  • Electricity (23%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Garfield County Colorado:


2008 Presidential Election results in Garfield County Colorado:
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Religion statistics for Parachute (based on Garfield County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 27.86%
Here27.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchLDS (Mormon) ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodSouthern Baptist Convention
Adherents44.1%9.8%7.3%4.7%4.4%
Congregations10.2%6.1%8.2%8.2%8.2%
NameNew Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental BaptistsLutheran ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChurches of ChristOther
Adherents4.2%4.2%3.4%2.7%15.2%
Congregations8.2%4.1%2.0%6.1%38.8%
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: 8
Garfield County:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Garfield County:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
Garfield County:

5.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 81
Here:

15.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

4.9%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Garfield County:

15.4%
Colorado:

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

8.3%
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 2$12,530$75,1800$0
Other Government Administration 1$5,224$62,6887$4,984
Judicial and Legal 1$2,194$26,3280$0
Police Protection - Officers 6$17,940$35,8800$0
Police - Other 1$3,240$38,8800$0
Streets and Highways 1$2,112$25,3440$0
Sewerage 1$3,416$40,9920$0
Parks and Recreation 2$5,518$33,1080$0
Water Supply 1$6,172$74,0640$0
Other and Unallocable 1$4,226$50,7120$0
Totals for Government 17$62,572$44,1687$4,984

Parachute government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $235,000 ($217.39)
    All Other: $63,000 ($58.28)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $386,000 ($357.08)
    Parks & Recreation: $5,000 ($4.63)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $286,000 ($264.57)
    Sewerage: $204,000 ($188.71)
    Water Utilities: $198,000 ($183.16)
    Financial Administration: $122,000 ($112.86)
    Regular Highways: $113,000 ($104.53)
    Solid Waste Management: $64,000 ($59.20)
    General - Other: $51,000 ($47.18)
    Parks & Recreation: $32,000 ($29.60)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $75,000 ($69.38)
    General Support: $18,000 ($16.65)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($0.93)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $53,000 ($49.03)
    General Support: $11,000 ($10.18)
    Highways: $2,000 ($1.85)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $158,000 ($146.16)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $13,000 ($12.03)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $7,000 ($6.48)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $151,000 ($139.69)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $7,000 ($6.48)
    Other, NEC: $6,000 ($5.55)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $54,000 ($49.95)
    Interest Earnings: $11,000 ($10.18)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $703,000 ($650.32)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $242,000 ($223.87)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $168,000 ($155.41)
    Highways: $27,000 ($24.98)
    All Other: $5,000 ($4.63)
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $451,000 ($417.21)
    Property: $61,000 ($56.43)
    Public Utilities: $20,000 ($18.50)
    NEC: $19,000 ($17.58)
    Motor Vehicle License: $4,000 ($3.70)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $353,000 ($326.55)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $5,000 ($4.63)

11.79% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($54,296 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

11.79%
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 Eagle County, CO  1.02% ($71,077 average AGI)
from Mesa County, CO  0.90% ($36,248)
from Pitkin County, CO  0.71% ($92,299)


9.18% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($43,305 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.18%
Colorado average:

10.03%

0.07% of residents moved to foreign countries ($374 average AGI)
Garfield County:

0.07%
Colorado average:

0.12%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Mesa County, CO  1.51% ($48,260 average AGI)
to Eagle County, CO  0.59% ($64,211)
to Pitkin County, CO  0.39% ($34,306)

Strongest AM radio stations in Parachute:

  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJOL (620 AM; 10 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: UNITED MINISTRIES)
  • KRGS (690 AM; 1 kW; RIFLE, CO; Owner: WESTERN SLOPE COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KUBC (580 AM; 5 kW; MONTROSE, CO; Owner: WOODLAND COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRAI (550 AM; 5 kW; CRAIG, CO; Owner: WILD WEST RADIO, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSKE (610 AM; 5 kW; VAIL, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Parachute:

  • KZKS (105.3 FM; RIFLE, CO; Owner: WESTERN SLOPE COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • K276AI (103.1 FM; RIFLE, CO; Owner: MBC GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KDNK (90.5 FM; CARBONDALE, CO; Owner: CARBONDALE COMM. ACCESS RADIO, INC.)
  • K247AD (97.3 FM; CARBONDALE, CO; Owner: PITKIN COUNTY TRANSLATOR)
  • KLXV (91.9 FM; GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KKCH (92.7 FM; GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO; Owner: AGM-ROCKY MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING I, L.L.C.)
  • KRVG (95.5 FM; GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO; Owner: WESTERN SLOPE COMMUNICATIONS LLC)
  • KZKS-FM2 (105.3 FM; CARBONDALE, CO; Owner: WESTERN SLOPE COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C)
  • KJYE (92.3 FM; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAYW (98.1 FM; MEEKER, CO; Owner: WESTERN SLOPE COMMUNICATIONS LLC)
  • KKNN (95.1 FM; DELTA, CO; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KEKB (99.9 FM; FRUITA, CO; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KBKL (107.9 FM; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KMXY (104.3 FM; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KMGJ (93.1 FM; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M.B.C. GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMOZ-FM (100.7 FM; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: MBC GRAND BROADCASTING INC)

TV broadcast stations around Parachute:

  • K11PR (Channel 11; GRAND VALLEY, CO; Owner: GARFIELD COUNTY)
  • K28HA (Channel 28; GRAND VALLEY, CO; Owner: ROCKY MTN. PUBLIC BROADCASTING. NETWORK, INC.)
  • K07JM (Channel 7; GRAND VALLEY, ETC., CO; Owner: GARFIELD COUNTY)
  • K02HW (Channel 2; GRAND VALLEY, CO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • K13QZ (Channel 13; GRAND VALLEY, CO; Owner: CHANNEL 20 TV COMPANY)
  • K45AF (Channel 45; PARACHUTE, ETC., CO; Owner: PIKES PEAK BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K26FK (Channel 26; RULISON, CO; Owner: CHANNEL 20 TV COMPANY)
  • K61BN (Channel 61; RULISON, ETC., CO; Owner: ROCKY MT. PUBLIC B/C NETWORK,INC)
  • K63BM (Channel 63; RULISON, ETC., CO; Owner: GARFIELD COUNTY)
  • K68BR (Channel 68; RULISON, ETC., CO; Owner: GARFIELD COUNTY)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Parachute)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Doghead 5.5 Mi Se (Lat: 39.442750 Lon: -107.966472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24 m, Overall height: 27 m, Call Sign: WPKB936
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.100 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/23/2002, Expiration Date: 01/15/2012, Certifier: James H Stevens
    Registrant: Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority, 585 E 1 St, Rifle, CO 81650, Phone: (970) 625-8095, Fax: (970) 625-8282, Email:
  • Old Mtn S Rim Of E Fork Parachute Crk Canyon (Lat: 39.573306 Lon: -108.076472), Call Sign: KNFB518
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.287 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/05/1997, Expiration Date: 03/16/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/19/2002
    Registrant: Union Oil Company Of California Dba Unocal, Parachute, CO 81635, Phone: (213) 977-6443
  • Doghead Mountain 4.7 Mi E (Lat: 39.442750 Lon: -107.967028), Structure height: 24 m, Call Sign: WPBU838
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.495 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/10/2003, Expiration Date: 03/10/2013, Certifier: Ronald D Obermueller
    Registrant: Mcdermott Will & Emery LLP, 600 Thirteenth Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 756-8282, Fax: (202) 756-8087, Email:
  • Lat: 39.449694 Lon: -108.051389, Call Sign: WQKX997
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.775 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/23/2009, Expiration Date: 10/23/2019, Certifier: Dennis Skruhak
    Registrant: Keller & Heckman, LLP, 1001 G St., N.W., Ste. 500 W., Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Parachute)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20J (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER A&C (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1234G , Serial Number: 24-1614, Year manufactured: 1987, Airworthiness Date: 10/18/2000
    Registrant (Corporation): Westco Air LLC, 52 Valley View Pl, Parachute, CO 81635
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 358N , Serial Number: 32032, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 08/24/1955
    Registrant (Individual): Charles Ernest Covert, Hwy 6 & 24 Po Box 383, Parachute, CO 81625
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4520T , Serial Number: 28-7105216, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 12/30/1971
    Registrant (Individual): Tom R Martin, Po Box 632, Parachute, CO 81635
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 71317 , Serial Number: 18259575, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 02/06/1969
    Registrant (Individual): Kenneth W Bell, 401 Battlement Creek Trl, Parachute, CO 81635
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 175 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR GO-300 SERIES (175 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9310B , Serial Number: 55110, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 03/26/1958
    Registrant (Individual): Donald R Throm, 1689 County Road 300, Parachute, CO 81635


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 69
  • Hazardous Condition: 43
  • Good Intent Call: 6

Incident types - Parachute


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Parachute, CO

Most common first names in Parachute, CO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert2172.1 years
William1973.0 years
John1777.5 years
Richard1474.3 years
James1373.3 years
George1278.2 years
Donald1070.6 years
Charles977.1 years
Betty973.8 years
Albert876.4 years
Most common last names in Parachute, CO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hayward672.7 years
Anderson575.1 years
Jones577.2 years
Allen585.6 years
Lindauer580.2 years
Robinson575.8 years
Smith577.0 years
Wilson584.4 years
Johnson477.8 years
Christensen477.8 years
Businesses in Parachute, CO
NameCountNameCount
Comfort Inn1RadioShack1
Domino's Pizza1Subway1
FedEx2U-Haul1
Holiday Inn2UPS2
MasterBrand Cabinets2Wendy's1

Parachute on our top lists:

  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Information and record clerks except customer service representatives"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Construction"
  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Secretaries and administrative assistants"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Food and beverage stores"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Transportation, tourism, and lodging attendants"
  • #91 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of workers with very long commute times (90 or more minutes)"
  • #84 (81635) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Basque first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Gerhard Rill (3)
  • Gerhard B. Rill (2)
  • Robert Fred Smith (1)

Total of 6 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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