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Otero County

Population in July 2007: 201.
Males: 102  (50.9%)
Females: 99  (49.1%)

Median resident age:  40.0 years
Colorado median age:  34.3 years

Estimated median household income in 2009: $38,971 (it was $36,563 in 2000)
Timpas:

$38,971
Colorado:

$55,430
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $16,702

Timpas CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $100,263 (it was $74,000 in 2000)
Timpas:

$100,263
Colorado:

$237,800
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $124,556; Detached houses: $155,983; Mobile homes: $39,703

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  • White alone - 189 (86.7%)
  • Hispanic - 25 (11.5%)
  • Two or more races - 3 (1.4%)
  • Asian alone - 1 (0.5%)

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


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Timpas: 89.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4426 feet

Land area: 931.2 square miles.

Population density: 0.2 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Timpas:

  • High school or higher: 86.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Timpas CCD:

  • Never married: 25.6%
  • Now married: 66.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.9%
  • Divorced: 5.2%

0 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.0%
Colorado:  8.6%

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

Timpas CCD:  0.3% ($199)
Colorado:  0.7% ($1,132)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (49.0 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (83.6 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (532.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Rocky Ford, CO (3.4 miles ), Swink, CO (3.7 miles ), Manzanola, CO (3.7 miles ), La Junta, CO (4.1 miles ), Fowler, CO (4.2 miles ), Olney Springs, CO (4.3 miles ), Crowley, CO (4.4 miles) , Ordway, CO (4.7 miles ).

Latitude: 37.91 N, Longitude: 103.84 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 719

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

9.1%
Colorado:

7.8%

Unemployment by year (%)


Work and jobs in Timpas: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Timpas, Colorado

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Timpas-area historical tornado activity is below Colorado state average. It is 44% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1977, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 24.1 miles away from the Timpas place center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

On 7/10/1978, a category F2 tornado 29.9 miles away from the place center injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Timpas-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Colorado state average. It is 62% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 85.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/3/2007 at 14:34:38, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.4 MW, 4.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 82.0 miles away from Timpas center
On 9/5/2001 at 10:52:07, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.9 miles away from the city center
On 3/22/2004 at 12:09:56, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 91.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/1/2004 at 06:50:47, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.6 miles away from Timpas center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 85.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Otero County (6) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 2

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

Hospitals/medical centers near Timpas:

  • ARKANSAS VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; LA JUNTA, CO)
  • CENTURA HEALTH-ST MARY CORWIN MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 48 miles away; PUEBLO, CO)
  • PARKVIEW MEDICAL CENTER INC (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 50 miles away; PUEBLO, CO)

Amtrak station near Timpas:

  • 18 miles: LA JUNTA (1ST & COLORADO STS.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Timpas:

  • Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 49 miles; Pueblo, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,083)
  • Pueblo Community College (about 50 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 2,683)
  • Pikes Peak Community College (about 79 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 5,185)
  • University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (about 86 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 6,040)
  • Colorado Technical University Online (about 87 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 30,924)
  • United States Air Force Academy (about 95 miles; USAFA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,620)
  • Adams State College (about 116 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,076)

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Notable locations in Timpas: Bloom Hill Windmill (A), Hedgecock Windmill (B), Cochran Windmill (C), South Windmill (D), Carrica Ranch (E), Swisher Windmill (F), Dry Creek Camp (G), Wilson Windmill (H), Nemo Windmill (I), Reed Windmill (J), Harbeck Windmill (K), Wenzel Windmill (L), West Mesa South Windmill (M), West Mesa North Windmill (N), Little Windmill (O), Girard Windmill (P), Honeys Windmill (Q), Texico Windmill (R), Lees Windmill (S), Black Tank Windmill (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Timpas: Penitenta Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Martinez Cemetery (1), Mount View Cemetery (2), San Jose Cemetery (3), Timpas Cemetery (4), Higbee Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: May Water (A), Swink Reservoir Number 2 (B), Swink Reservoir Number 6 (C), Swink Reservoir Number 5 (D), Swink Reservoir Number 1 (E), Prairie Land Reservoir Number 1 (F), Larson Reservoir (G), Haight Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Harbordale Arroyo (A), Taylor Arroyo (B), Iron Springs Arroyo (C), Powell Arroyo (D), Jack Treese Arroyo (E), Bear Springs Arroyo (F), Saunders Arroyo (G), Poitrey Arroyo (H), Mustang Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Average household size:
This place:  2.6 people
Colorado:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  85.1%
Whole state:  65.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  5.4%
Whole state:  5.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

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

15.1%
Whole state:

9.3%

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

0.0%
Whole state:

4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Timpas, CO


Timpas 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.
  • 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 significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly 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 (68%)
  • Other fuel (12%)
  • Electricity (11%)
  • Utility gas (9%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Otero County Colorado:


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

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 77.37%
Here77.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Presbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents60.1%7.2%5.0%4.4%3.0%
Congregations7.7%11.5%9.6%7.7%3.8%
NameAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAMennonite Church USALDS (Mormon) ChurchChurch of the NazareneOther
Adherents2.6%2.4%2.4%1.9%11.0%
Congregations5.8%5.8%1.9%7.7%38.5%
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: 4
Otero County:

2.13 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

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

0.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Otero County:

7.99 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
Here:

12.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.0%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Otero County:

23.3%
Colorado:

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

10.6%
State:

9.6%

5.92% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,679 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.92%
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 Pueblo County, CO  1.17% ($25,427 average AGI)
from Crowley County, CO  0.31% ($28,700)
from Bent County, CO  0.28% ($18,667)


6.89% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,271 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.89%
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  1.54% ($29,440 average AGI)
to El Paso County, CO  0.63% ($19,683)
to Crowley County, CO  0.46% ($32,833)

Strongest AM radio stations in Timpas:

  • 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.)
  • KBLJ (1400 AM; 1 kW; LA JUNTA, CO; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCMN (1530 AM; 15 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)
  • KGHF (1350 AM; 5 kW; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFEL (970 AM; 3 kW; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: WELLSPRING HARVEST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KWYD (1580 AM; 10 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLMR (920 AM; 5 kW; LAMAR, CO; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Timpas:

  • KJQY (95.5 FM; ROCKY FORD, 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)
  • KCCY (96.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDZA-FM (107.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRLJ (89.1 FM; LA JUNTA, CO; Owner: THE COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • KTHN (92.1 FM; LA JUNTA, CO; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Timpas:

  • K39ED (Channel 39; ROCKY FORD, CO; Owner: FULL GOSPEL OUTREACH, INC.)
  • K35DZ (Channel 35; LA JUNTA, CO; Owner: FULL GOSPEL OUTREACH, INC.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Timpas)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Along Santa Fe Right Of Way 10 Km Ne (Lat: 37.886111 Lon: -103.692167), Type: Building, Structure height: 3 m, Call Sign: WPGX442
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.590 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/02/2005, Expiration Date: 04/06/2015, Certifier: John W Pope
    Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co, 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4568, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • TIMPAS, 20.4 Miles Se Of (Lat: 37.658611 Lon: -103.465750), Overall height: 116.1 m, Call Sign: KVU77
    Assigned Frequencies: 2160.80 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/19/1993, Expiration Date: 02/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 06/25/1998
    Registrant: At&t Corp, 1200 Peachtree St 15w24, Atlanta, GA 30309



Timpas on our top lists:

  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest differences between daily high and daily low temperatures"
  • #99 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of likely lesbian couples (counted as self-reported female-female unmarried-partner households)"

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