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Baca County

Population in July 2008: 57. Population change since 2000: -14.9%
 

Males: 28  (49.3%)
Females: 29  (50.7%)

Median resident age:  47.3 years
Colorado median age:  34.3 years

Zip code: 81084


Estimated median household income in 2008: $35,144 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
Two Buttes:  $35,144
Colorado:  $56,993

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $22,770

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $67,067 (it was $40,000 in 2000)
Two Buttes:  $67,067
Colorado:  $242,200

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $82,497; Detached houses: $94,550; Mobile homes: $17,500

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Races in Two Buttes:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.5%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Two Buttes: 76.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Recent posts about Two Buttes, Colorado on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Two Buttes is mentioned 27 times on our forum:
Why the "split" between "old" and "new" Coloradans . . .  (231 replies)
What is the absolutely best/worst place in CO?  (261 replies)
Pueblo isn't all that great...  (179 replies)
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Ancestries: German (19.4%), United States (9.0%), French (4.5%), Irish (3.0%), Swedish (1.5%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4108 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 231 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Two Buttes

  • High school or higher: 88.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Two Buttes town

  • Never married: 29.8%
  • Now married: 57.9%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Colorado:  8.6%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in May 2009.

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

Two Buttes:  0.6% ($225)
Colorado:  0.7% ($1,132)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (130.7 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (158.2 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (457.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Vilas, CO (3.6 miles) , Walsh, CO (3.7 miles ), Springfield, CO (4.0 miles ), Two Butte Creek, CO (4.3 miles ), Manter, KS (5.3 miles) , Pritchett, CO (5.4 miles) , Campo, CO (5.8 miles) , Granada, CO (5.9 miles ).

Latitude: 37.56 N, Longitude: 102.40 W

Area code: 719

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Population change in the 1990s: +5 (+8.1%).



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Two Buttes-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Colorado state average. It is 3% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/18/1977, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 34.8 miles away from the Two Buttes town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/10/1967, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 3.6 miles away from the town center injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Two Buttes-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Colorado state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/19/2002 at 12:14:20, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 77.0 miles away from Two Buttes center
On 1/2/1998 at 15:47:16, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 58.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/1/1996 at 05:55:54, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Two Buttes:
  • SOUTHEAST COLORADO HOSPITAL - CAH (about 21 miles; SPRINGFIELD, CO)
  • PROWERS MEDICAL CENTER (about 28 miles; LAMAR, CO)
  • STANTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 38 miles; JOHNSON, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Two Buttes, CO

Airports located in Two Buttes:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Two Buttes:
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO (about 129 miles; PUEBLO, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,275)
  • PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 130 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 2,587)
  • PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 158 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 5,307)
  • UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY (about 166 miles; USAFA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,330)
  • AMARILLO COLLEGE (about 168 miles; AMARILLO, TX; FT enrollment: 4,876)
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS (about 172 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 4,953)
  • WEST TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY (about 182 miles; CANYON, TX; FT enrollment: 5,476)

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Tourist attraction: Colorado Division of Wildlife (Recreation Areas; 34227 County Road 38.5).

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.0 people
Colorado:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  58.8%
Whole state:  65.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  5.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  18.6%
Whole state:  9.3%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  10.2%
Whole state:  4.1%

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Two Buttes compared to Colorado state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age 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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2004 Presidential Election results in Baca County Colorado:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (62%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (24%)
  • Electricity (15%)


Religion statistics for Two Buttes

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 40.27%
Here40.3%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionFriends (Quakers) The Wesleyan ChurchCatholic Church
Adherents22.8%14.1%13.3%11.2%11.0%
Congregations14.3%4.8%19.0%9.5%4.8%
NameChurches of ChristNew Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental BaptistsAssemblies of GodChurch of God (Anderson, Indiana)Other
Adherents7.1%6.8%5.7%3.8%4.1%
Congregations19.0%4.8%4.8%9.5%9.5%
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.


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 0$0 1$230
Totals for Government 0$0 1$230



5.00% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,304 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.00%
Colorado average:  10.77%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


6.35% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($22,809 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.35%
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 Prowers County, CO  1.00% ($24,643 average AGI)


Strongest AM radio stations in Two Buttes:
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLMR (920 AM; 5 kW; LAMAR, CO; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Two Buttes:
  • K207BK (89.3 FM; WALSH, CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Two Buttes:
  • K64CT (Channel 64; SPRINGFIELD, CO; Owner: BACA COUNTY)
  • K66CW (Channel 66; SPRINGFIELD, CO; Owner: BACA COUNTY)
  • K68CR (Channel 68; SPRINGFIELD, CO; Owner: BACA COUNTY)
  • K62CT (Channel 62; SPRINGFIELD, CO; Owner: BACA COUNTY)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2
  • 15.82 Miles Nw Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 27.5 m, Overall height: 28.5 m, Call Sign: WPUY963
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/30/2002, Expiration Date: 05/30/2012, Certifier: Brian A Schuchman
    Registrant: Rini Coran, 1615 L Street, Nw, Suite 1325, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 955-5516, Fax: (202) 223-2014, Email:
  • 15.89 Miles Nw Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 55 m, Overall height: 56 m, Call Sign: WPUY963
    880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/30/2002, Expiration Date: 05/30/2012, Certifier: Brian A Schuchman
    Registrant: Rini Coran, 1615 L Street, Nw, Suite 1325, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 955-5516, Fax: (202) 223-2014, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Shelley Doolity, 3.7 Km West Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 87.5 m, Overall height: 92.4 m
  • Frank DiRico, 41265 Hwy 287, Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.6 m
    Registrant: Phone: (781) 319-1011, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • TWO BUTTES, 2.3 Miles West Of, Overall height: 93.3 m, Call Sign: KBI97
    Assigned Frequencies : 6226.90 MHz, 11035.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/28/1993, Expiration Date: 02/01/2000, Cancelation Date: 06/25/1998
    Registrant: At&t Corp, 1200 Peachtree St 15w24, Atlanta, GA 30309

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: WD0HVG, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00945853
    Grant Date: 02/14/2008, Expiration Date: 02/14/2018
    Registrant: Kenny L Haddock, 39961 Rd 36, Two Buttes, CO 81084


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 11 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Two Buttes)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 3


Two Buttes on our top lists:
    • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2004 Presidential Election"
    • #40 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Kerry (Democrat) in the 2004 Presidential Election"

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