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Population in July 2008: 637. Population change since 2000: -11.9%
 

Males: 312  (49.1%)
Females: 325  (50.9%)

Median resident age:  40.9 years
Colorado median age:  34.3 years

Zip codes: 81090.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $33,939 (it was $24,911 in 2000)
Walsh:  $33,939
Colorado:  $55,212

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $19,199
Walsh:  $19,199
Colorado:  $29,133

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $58,864 (it was $36,300 in 2000)
Walsh:  $58,864
Colorado:  $233,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $73,143; Detached houses: $76,781; Mobile homes: $19,697

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Races in Walsh:

  • White Non-Hispanic (81.7%)
  • Hispanic (14.8%)
  • Other race (6.5%)
  • American Indian (3.9%)
  • Two or more races (3.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Walsh: 73.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (12.6%), Irish (11.9%), German (10.8%), English (7.5%), Scotch-Irish (3.6%), Dutch (2.9%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated on 7/19/1928

Elevation: 3955 feet

Land area: 0.46 square miles.

Population density: 1396 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Walsh

  • High school or higher: 67.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 11.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Walsh town

  • Never married: 20.4%
  • Now married: 54.9%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 11.1%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

42 residents are foreign born (5.8% Latin America).

This town:  5.8%
Colorado:  8.6%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

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

Walsh:  1.0% ($350)
Colorado:  0.7% ($1,132)
Walsh satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (141.7 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (170.7 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (444.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Vilas, CO (3.0 miles) , Two Buttes, CO (3.7 miles) , Springfield, CO (4.3 miles ), Manter, KS (4.9 miles) , Campo, CO (5.1 miles) , Richfield, KS (5.3 miles) , Two Butte Creek, CO (5.5 miles ), Johnson City, KS (5.6 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 5 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 2004: 8 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 37.39 N, Longitude: 102.28 W

Area code: 719

Walsh household income distribution Walsh home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: +19 (+2.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (29%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Repair and maintenance (12%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Food (4%)
  • Warehousing and storage (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (29%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Food and beverage stores (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Social assistance (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (14%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (13%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (13%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10%)
  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)



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Crime in Walsh by Year

Type 2004 2005 2006 2007
Murders 0000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0
Rapes 0000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0
Robberies 0000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0
Assaults 0000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0
Burglaries 0100
    per 100,000 0.0144.50.00.0
Thefts 2000
    per 100,000 283.70.00.00.0
Auto thefts 0020
    per 100,000 0.00.0287.80.0
Arson 0000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 11.310.123.00.0

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.57
US city average:  3.00

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Walsh-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Colorado state average. It is 7% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/18/1977, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.1 miles away from the Walsh town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/9/1972, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 23.6 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


Walsh-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Colorado state average. It is 98% 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 70.1 miles away from Walsh center
On 1/2/1998 at 15:47:16, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 69.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Walsh:
  • SOUTHEAST COLORADO HOSPITAL - CAH (about 22 miles; SPRINGFIELD, CO)
  • STANTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 34 miles; JOHNSON, KS)
  • MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 39 miles; ELKHART, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Walsh, CO

Airports located in Walsh:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Walsh:
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO (about 140 miles; PUEBLO, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,275)
  • PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 141 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 2,587)
  • AMARILLO COLLEGE (about 155 miles; AMARILLO, TX; FT enrollment: 4,876)
  • WEST TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY (about 169 miles; CANYON, TX; FT enrollment: 5,476)
  • PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 170 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 5,307)
  • UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY (about 179 miles; USAFA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,330)
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS (about 184 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 4,953)
Public high schools in Walsh:
  • WALSH HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 95; Location: 300 CALIFORNIA STREET; Grades: 07 - 12)
  • EAGLE VIEW ACADEMY (Students: 2; Location: 301 WEST POPLAR STREET; Grades: 07 - 12)
Public elementary/middle school in Walsh:
  • WALSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 134; Location: 301 WEST POPLAR; Grades: PK - 06)
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Average household size:
This town:  2.3 people
Colorado:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  62.6%
Whole state:  65.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.6%
Whole state:  5.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  16.9%
Whole state:  9.3%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  5.6%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Walsh, CO


25 people in nursing homes


Walsh compared to Colorado state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above 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 Walsh (2009 data):
  • The Colorado State Bank of Walsh: The Colorado State Bank Of Walsh at 501 Colorado, branch established on 1916-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $35.1 mil, Deposits: $29.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Csb Bancorp, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Baca County Colorado:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (92%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)
  • Electricity (3%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


Religion statistics for Walsh

Adherents


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 religions
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 2$3,400$20,4000$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,550$30,6000$0
Solid Waste Management 2$3,400$20,4001$850
Other and Unallocable 1$2,380$28,5600$0
Totals for Government 6$11,730$23,4601$850



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 Walsh:
  • 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.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KGNC (710 AM; 10 kW; AMARILLO, TX; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KSCB (1270 AM; 5 kW; LIBERAL, KS; Owner: SEWARD COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)

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

TV broadcast stations around Walsh:
  • 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 Antenna Towers: 1
  • Michael J Umano, 200 South Florida Street, Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.6 m
    Registrant: Phone: (781) 319-1011, Email:

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 11.2 Km S 8 Km E, Type: Tower, Structure height: 45 m, Overall height: 51 m, Call Sign: WPKE315
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.480 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/27/2007, Expiration Date: 01/29/2017, Certifier: William O Broyles
    Registrant: Action Communications Inc, 1923 Broadway, Scottsbluff, NE 69361-2436, Fax: (308) 632-5684

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 6
  • 16 Mi S 9 Mi E, Call Sign: KLB614
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.020 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/06/1997, Expiration Date: 10/01/2002, Cancelation Date: 02/11/2002
    Registrant: Walter A Hamilton, 53080 Rd M Box 35, Walsh, CO 81090, Phone: (719) 324-9232
  • 4 Mi S 4 Mi E & 1/2 Mi S, Type: Tank, Structure height: 25 m, Overall height: 30 m, Call Sign: KNHP608
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.520 MHz, 159.555 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/17/2003, Expiration Date: 11/22/2013
    Registrant: Lamar Communications Inc, 3406 First St S, Lamar, CO 81052, Phone: (719) 336-7831, Fax: (719) 336-9752
  • 2 Mi S Lycan To Geisinger Rch Sign .75 Mi E, Call Sign: KNJF645
    Assigned Frequencies : 452.025 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/09/2004, Expiration Date: 06/12/2014, Certifier: Forest L Geisinger
    Registrant: Lamar Communications Inc, 3406 First Street South, Lamar, CO 81052, Phone: (719) 336-7831, Fax: (719) 336-9752, Email:
  • 225 Florida Street, Call Sign: KVO610, Licensee ID: L00726680
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.975 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/16/2003, Expiration Date: 08/16/2013
    Registrant: Ogle Cogburn, Box 127, Walsh, CO 81090
  • 443 Indiana, Call Sign: WNAA317
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.595 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/05/1999, Expiration Date: 08/10/2004, Cancelation Date: 10/16/2004
    Registrant: Miller Welding, 42694 W Hyw 160 Box 462, Walsh, CO 81090, Phone: (719) 324-5633
  • Call Sign: WPSI545
    Assigned Frequencies : 466.725 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/09/2001, Expiration Date: 05/09/2011, Certifier: William O Broyles
    Registrant: B & C Communications, Inc., Dba: Colorado Mobile, Lamar, CO 81052, Phone: (719) 336-7831, Fax: (719) 336-9752

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • 1 Mi Nw Of, Structure height: 9.1 m, Overall height: 9.4 m, Call Sign: WPNN930
    Assigned Frequencies : 958.750 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/13/2008, Expiration Date: 06/26/2018
    Registrant: Phone: (303) 452-6111

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: KB0DI, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01315479
    Grant Date: 08/21/2007, Expiration Date: 08/21/2017
    Registrant: Heenan W George, 310 W Maplewood, Walsh, CO 81090-0369
  • Call Sign: N0GDK, Previous Call Sign: KA0ABO, Licensee ID: L00169768
    Grant Date: 11/28/2000, Expiration Date: 02/12/2011
    Registrant: Texas D Buckhaults, Walsh, CO 81090
  • Call Sign: N0GDL, Previous Call Sign: WD0HOG, Licensee ID: L00169780
    Grant Date: 11/28/2000, Expiration Date: 02/12/2011
    Registrant: Patricia A Buckhaults, Walsh, CO 81090


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-181 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2999Q , Serial Number: 28-7790429, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 03/25/1977
    Registrant (Individual): William D Greathouse, Po Box 40, Walsh, CO 81090
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 71 mph), Engine: P&W R1340 SERIES (600 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 31580 , Serial Number: 301-0484, Year manufactured: 1983, Airworthiness Date: 05/17/1983
    Registrant (Corporation): Custom Applicators LLC, Po Box 219, Walsh, CO 81090
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 08/28/1981
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-181 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 5520V , Serial Number: 28-7790479, Airworthiness Date: 04/28/1977
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Glen Mccall, Po Box 12, Walsh, CO 81090, Other Owners: Karen Mccall


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 27
  • Hazardous Condition: 2
  • Good Intent Call: 4

Incident types - Walsh


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