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Gunnison County

Population in July 2007: 521.
Males: 285  (54.7%)
Females: 236  (45.3%)

Median resident age:  43.9 years
Colorado median age:  34.3 years

Zip code: 81434


Estimated median household income in 2007: $50,360 (it was $36,964 in 2000)
Somerset:  $50,360
Colorado:  $55,212

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $35,006
Somerset:  $35,006
Colorado:  $29,133

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $316,210 (it was $195,000 in 2000)
Somerset:  $316,210
Colorado:  $233,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $316,365; Detached houses: $307,646; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $65,000

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Races in Somerset:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.5%)
  • Hispanic (4.1%)
  • Other race (2.7%)
  • Japanese (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Somerset: 97.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6042 feet

Land area: 673.5 square miles.

Population density: 0.8 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Somerset

  • High school or higher: 81.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
  • Unemployed: 13.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 33.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Somerset CCD

  • Never married: 19.0%
  • Now married: 65.9%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 10.0%
  • Divorced: 5.2%

21 residents are foreign born (4.3% Latin America).

This place:  4.3%
Colorado:  8.6%

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

Somerset:  0.4% ($725)
Colorado:  0.7% ($1,132)
Somerset satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lakewood, CO (129.0 miles , pop. 144,126).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (129.8 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (460.8 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Marble, CO (3.1 miles) , Paonia, CO (4.1 miles ), Crested Butte, CO (4.5 miles ), Mount Crested Butte, CO (4.5 miles ), Hotchkiss, CO (5.0 miles ), Crawford, CO (5.0 miles ), Snowmass Village, CO (5.1 miles ), Carbondale, CO (5.4 miles ).

Latitude: 38.98 N, Longitude: 107.32 W

Area code: 970

Somerset household income distribution Somerset home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (28%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Leather and allied products (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Mining (5%)
  • Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Leather and allied products (12%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Personal and laundry services (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Media and communication equipment workers (13%)
  • Carpenters (12%)
  • Construction laborers (8%)
  • Other financial specialists (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (14%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (12%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)



Somerset-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 74% greater 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 67.4 miles away from Somerset center
On 1/31/2002 at 18:17:45, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 92.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/27/2000 at 21:58:18, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 94.0 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 47.0 miles away from Somerset 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 42.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/20/2002 at 22:17:04, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 ML, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 7.1 miles away from Somerset center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Hospitals/medical centers near Somerset:
  • ASPEN VALLEY HOSPITAL (about 33 miles; ASPEN, CO)
  • DELTA COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 38 miles; DELTA, CO)
  • VALLEY VIEW HOSPITAL ASSN (about 39 miles; GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO)

Political contributions by individuals in Somerset, CO

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Somerset:
  • WESTERN STATE COLLEGE COLORADO (about 29 miles; GUNNISON, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,199)
  • COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE (about 37 miles; GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 3,400)
  • MESA STATE COLLEGE (about 68 miles; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; FT enrollment: 4,415)
  • FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (about 121 miles; DURANGO, CO; FT enrollment: 4,051)
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS (about 125 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 4,953)
  • COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES (about 126 miles; GOLDEN, CO; FT enrollment: 3,183)
  • RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 127 miles; LAKEWOOD, CO; FT enrollment: 3,835)

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Notable locations in Somerset: Bogan Flats Campground (A), Dry Fork Cow Camp (B), Prospect Ranch (C), Cockroft Cow Camp (D), Schofield (E), Anthracite Creek Guard Station (F), Brown Cow Camp (G), Snowshoe Cabin (H), Snowshoe Cow Camp (I), Snowshoe Ranch (J), Tolan Place (K), Upper Cow Camp (L), Volk Ranch (M), West Side Cow Camp (N), Hawks Nest Ranch (O), Davenport Ranch (P), Hotchkiss Ranch (Q), Hotchkiss Sheep Camp (R), Jacobs Ranch (S), Lake Irwin Campground (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Somerset: Marble Community Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Gunnison Lake (A), Green Lake (B), Galena Lake (C), Little Gem Lake (D), Floating Lake (E), Flogus Pond (F), Geneva Lake (G), Lizard Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Williams Creek (A), Jones Creek (B), Ant Creek (C), Anthracite Creek (D), Ault Creek (E), Bainard Creek (F), Yule Creek (G), Baldy Creek (H), Basin Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Somerset include: Paonia Reservoir State Recreation Area (1), Marble Mill Site Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Somerset Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Bar ZX Ranch & Lodge (Tours & Charters; 15700 County Road 77) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.3 people
Colorado:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  48.5%
Whole state:  65.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  7.8%
Whole state:  5.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.4% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  10.1%
Whole state:  9.3%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  5.5%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Somerset, CO



Somerset compared to Colorado 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Gunnison County Colorado:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (46%)
  • Wood (23%)
  • Electricity (15%)
  • Coal or coke (8%)
  • Utility gas (7%)
  • Solar energy (1%)


Religion statistics for Somerset

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchInternational Council of Community ChurchesSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Church of ChristBaptist General Conference
Adherents59.8%11.4%8.6%4.2%3.6%
Congregations13.3%6.7%20.0%6.7%6.7%
NameChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsEpiscopal ChurchNew Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental BaptistsLutheran ChurchOther religions
Adherents3.3%2.3%2.2%1.8%2.8%
Congregations6.7%6.7%6.7%6.7%20.0%
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.


13.93% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,056 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  13.93%
Colorado average:  10.77%

1.30% of residents moved from foreign countries ($383 average AGI)
Gunnison County:  1.30%
Colorado average:  0.18%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Jefferson County, CO  0.52% ($30,963 average AGI)
from El Paso County, CO  0.48% ($19,440)
from Arapahoe County, CO  0.36% ($28,263)


12.21% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,026 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  12.21%
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 Denver County, CO  0.51% ($29,231 average AGI)
to Boulder County, CO  0.49% ($27,280)
to El Paso County, CO  0.45% ($29,348)


Strongest AM radio stations in Somerset:
  • 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)
  • 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.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KSKE (610 AM; 5 kW; VAIL, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Somerset:
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • KKCH (92.7 FM; GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO; Owner: AGM-ROCKY MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING I, L.L.C.)
  • 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)
  • KZKS (105.3 FM; RIFLE, CO; Owner: WESTERN SLOPE COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KKXK (94.1 FM; MONTROSE, CO; Owner: WOODLAND COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KWGL (105.7 FM; OURAY, CO; Owner: WS COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KPRH (88.3 FM; MONTROSE, CO; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF COLORADO INC)
  • K259AC (99.7 FM; GYPSUM, ETC., CO; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO FOR NORTHERN COLORADO)
  • KBNG (103.7 FM; RIDGWAY, CO; Owner: WOODLAND COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KTUN (101.5 FM; EAGLE, CO; Owner: SALISBURY BROADCASTING COLORADO, LLC)
  • K276AI (103.1 FM; RIFLE, CO; Owner: MBC GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPVW (107.1 FM; ASPEN, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KKNN (95.1 FM; DELTA, CO; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)



FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 1 Mi E, Type: Building, Structure height: 2 m, Overall height: 3 m, Call Sign: WPPH316
    Assigned Frequencies : 913.000 MHz, 918.150 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/19/2004, Expiration Date: 12/22/2014, Certifier: Robert Turner
    Registrant: Kanawha Scales & Systems, Poca, WV 25159, Fax: (304) 755-3327

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 4
  • West Elk Coal Co 3 Mi E On Co Hwy 133, Call Sign: KNHA311, Licensee ID: L00160062
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.520 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/10/2002, Expiration Date: 12/16/2012, Certifier: Robert P Turner
    Registrant: Mountain Coal Co LLC
  • Oxbow Coal Loadout N Of Hwy 133, Type: Building, Structure height: 9 m, Overall height: 11 m, Call Sign: WPRT935
    Assigned Frequencies : 161.490 MHz, 161.550 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/29/2005, Expiration Date: 01/26/2016, Certifier: L J Kopiasz
    Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad Company, 1400 Douglas St. Stop 0650, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-0486, Email:
  • MP 92.0 NORTH FORK S, Mp 92.0, 1.0 Mi Sw Of Somerset, Type: Mast, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WPWF417
    Assigned Frequencies : 161.550 MHz, 161.565 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/04/2002, Expiration Date: 11/04/2012, Certifier: Larry J Kopiasz
    Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad Company, 201 S 16th St Suite 305, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 280-6486, Fax: (402) 280-6565, Email:
  • Lat: 38.963250 Lon: -107.310833, Call Sign: WQHN881
    Assigned Frequencies : 464.887 MHz, 463.637 MHz, 464.612 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/24/2007, Expiration Date: 09/24/2017, Certifier: William Koch
    Registrant: Washington Radio Reportsots, 1588 Fairfield Road Ste 7, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 5
  • Call Sign: KB0SNG, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 05/10/1995, Expiration Date: 05/10/2005, Cancelation Date: 05/11/2007
    Registrant: Robert D Smith, 27862 Co Rd 12, Somerset, CO 81434-9601
  • Call Sign: N0MVA, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00276953
    Grant Date: 05/20/1999, Expiration Date: 11/19/2001, Cancelation Date: 09/01/2000
    Registrant: Scott Mc Intire, Somerset, CO 81434-0555
  • Call Sign: N0WLI, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00281381
    Grant Date: 04/27/1993, Expiration Date: 04/27/2003, Cancelation Date: 09/23/2000
    Registrant: Kathryn S Mc Intire, Somerset, CO 81434
  • Call Sign: K0MOM, Previous Call Sign: N0WLI, Licensee ID: L00281381
    Grant Date: 09/23/2000, Expiration Date: 09/23/2010, Certifier: Kathryn S Mcintire
    Registrant: Kathryn S Mc Intire, Somerset, CO 81434
  • Call Sign: K7ANJ, Previous Call Sign: KB0QLY, Licensee ID: L00282495
    Grant Date: 09/26/2000, Expiration Date: 09/26/2010, Certifier: Andrew I Mcintire
    Registrant: Andrew I Mc Intire, Somerset, CO 81434


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

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