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Population in July 2007: 462. Population change since 2000: +8.6%
 

Males: 222  (48.2%)
Females: 240  (51.8%)
Median resident age:  44.3 years
Colorado median age:  34.3 years

Zip codes: 81252.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $31,506 (it was $23,125 in 2000)
Westcliffe:  $31,506
Colorado:  $55,212

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $156,159 (it was $96,300 in 2000)
Westcliffe:  $156,159
Colorado:  $233,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $170,482; Detached houses: $184,442; Townhouses or other attached units: $231,368; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $48,321; Mobile homes: $15,938

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Races in Westcliffe:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.5%)
  • American Indian (3.6%)
  • Two or more races (2.4%)
  • Hispanic (2.2%)

2008 cost of living index in Westcliffe: 86.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (29.5%), Irish (15.6%), English (11.0%), French (8.2%), United States (3.4%), Dutch (2.6%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 7888 feet

Land area: 1.14 square miles.

Population density: 407 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Westcliffe

  • High school or higher: 89.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 13.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Westcliffe town

  • Never married: 22.0%
  • Now married: 52.9%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 9.4%
  • Divorced: 12.9%

11 residents are foreign born (1.9% Europe, 0.7% North America).

This town:  2.6%
Colorado:  8.6%



According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Westcliffe, Colorado in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Westcliffe to the number of sex offenders is 116 to 1.

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

Westcliffe:  0.6% ($573)
Colorado:  0.7% ($1,132)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (58.8 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (68.5 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (554.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Silver Cliff, CO (1.8 miles ), Crestone, CO (18.7 miles) , Cotopaxi, CO (26.2 miles ), Rockvale, CO (26.4 miles ), Lincoln Park, CO (26.6 miles ), Coal Creek, CO (27.0 miles ), Brookside, CO (27.1 miles ), Canon City, CO (27.2 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 6 buildings, average cost: $71,800
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $67,800
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 7 buildings, average cost: $131,400
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $131,400
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $88,700
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $88,700
  • 2004: 9 buildings, average cost: $87,400
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $192,800
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $171,700

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Latitude: 38.13 N, Longitude: 105.47 W

Area code: 719

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Population change in the 1990s: +101 (+32.0%).



Most common industries for males:
  • Construction (30%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)


Most common industries for females:
  • Accommodation and food services (15%)
  • Food and beverage stores (12%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Health care (7%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)


Most common occupations for males
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Carpenters (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Construction laborers (7%)
  • Religious workers (6%)


Most common occupations for females
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Secondary school teachers (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)


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Westcliffe-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Colorado state average. It is 80% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/4/1960, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 7.1 miles away from the Westcliffe town center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

On 7/31/1955, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 48.7 miles away from the town center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Westcliffe:
  • CENTURA HLTH-ST THOMAS MORE HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; CANON CITY, CO)
  • SAN LUIS VALLEY REGIONAL MED CTR (about 53 miles; ALAMOSA, CO)
  • HEART OF THE ROCKIES REG MED CENTER (about 57 miles; SALIDA, CO)

Political contributions by individuals in Westcliffe, CO

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Westcliffe:
  • SAN LUIS VALLEY REGIONAL/BERGMAN FIELD (about 55 miles; ALAMOSA, CO; ID: ALS)
  • PUEBLO MEMORIAL (about 69 miles; PUEBLO, CO; ID: PUB)
  • CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS MUNI (about 71 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; ID: COS)
Other public-use airports nearest to Westcliffe:
  • SILVER WEST (about 12 miles; WESTCLIFFE, CO; ID: C08)
  • FREMONT COUNTY (about 32 miles; CANON CITY, CO; ID: 1V6)
  • LEACH (about 47 miles; CENTER, CO; ID: 1V8)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Westcliffe:
  • ADAMS STATE COLLEGE (about 54 miles; ALAMOSA, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,147)
  • PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 58 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 2,587)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO (about 63 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 4,275)
  • PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 64 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 5,307)
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS (about 64 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 4,953)
  • UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY (about 72 miles; USAFA, CO; FT enrollment: 4,330)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-COLORADO CAMPUS (about 105 miles; LONE TREE, CO; FT enrollment: 3,098)
Public high school in Westcliffe:
  • CUSTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 158; Location: 709 EAST MAIN STREET; Grades: 09 - 12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Westcliffe:
  • CUSTER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 217; Location: 709 EAST MAIN STREET; Grades: PK - 05)
  • CUSTER MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 118; Location: 709 EAST MAIN STREET; Grades: 06 - 08)
Private elementary/middle school in Westcliffe:
  • SANGRE DE CRISTO CHRISTIAN ACA (Students: 18; Location: P O BOX 565; Grades: 1 - 10)
Library in Westcliffe:
  • WEST CUSTER COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $141,139; Location: 209 MAIN STREET; 10,173 books; 556 audio materials; 833 video materials; 20 serial subscriptions)

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Tourist attractions: Courtyard Inn (410 Main Street), All Aboard Westcliffe (Tours & Charters; 110 Rosita Circle).

Hotels: Cross D Bar Trout Ranch (2299 County Road 328), Antler Liquor & Motel (102 South 6), Courtyard Inn (410 Main Street), Golden Corner Motel (110 South 2nd Street).

 
Drinking water stations with addresses in Westcliffe that have no violations reported:
  • RECREATION CENTER (Population served: 250, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This town:  2.1 people
Colorado:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  55.7%
Whole state:  65.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.1%
Whole state:  5.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  20.4%
Whole state:  9.3%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  6.1%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Westcliffe, CO


7 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)


Westcliffe compared to Colorado state average:
  • Median household income 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Westcliffe (2007 data):
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Fremont Bank - Westcliffe Branch at 59000 Highway 69, branch established on 2004-09-01. Info updated 2007-02-13: Bank assets: $398,671.0 mil, Deposits: $311,546.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 3239 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Colorado Mountain Bank: at 1000 Main Street, branch established on 1979-01-02. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $79.3 mil, Deposits: $71.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Custer Bancorp.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Custer County Colorado:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (66%)
  • Electricity (18%)
  • Wood (14%)
  • Other fuel (3%)

Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$2,296$27,5520$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,375$40,5000$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$100
Streets and Highways 1$2,148$25,7761$1,050
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$100
Parks and Recreation 0$0 2$1,550
Totals for Government 3$7,819$31,2765$2,800



11.31% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($59,819 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  11.31%
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 Fremont County, CO  1.75% ($30,083 average AGI)
from Pueblo County, CO  0.80% ($128,182)


10.13% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,766 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  10.13%
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 Fremont County, CO  1.48% ($21,000 average AGI)
to El Paso County, CO  1.18% ($29,375)
to Pueblo County, CO  0.96% ($34,231)


Strongest AM radio stations in Westcliffe:
  • 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)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KCMN (1530 AM; 15 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KWYD (1580 AM; 10 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Westcliffe:
  • K203AT (88.5 FM; WESTCLIFFE, ETC., CO; Owner: THE COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • KDZA-FM (107.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K239AE (95.7 FM; BUENA VISTA, ETC, CO; Owner: COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • K208DP (89.5 FM; NATHROP, CO; Owner: CHEYENNE MTN PUBLIC B/CAST HOUSE INC)
  • KSBV (93.7 FM; SALIDA, CO; Owner: ARKANSAS VALLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K219CF (91.7 FM; DEL NORTE, ETC., CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KKFM (98.1 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKCS-FM (101.9 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: WALTON STATIONS - COLORADO, INC.)
  • KBIQ (102.7 FM; MANITOU SPRINGS, CO; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KRCC (91.5 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: THE COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • KSKX (105.5 FM; SECURITY, CO; Owner: OPTIMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKLI (106.3 FM; WIDEFIELD, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGFT (100.7 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC)
  • KTLF (90.5 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OF COLORADO SPRINGS, INC.)
  • KSPZ (92.9 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVUU (99.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCME (88.7 FM; MANITOU SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCAST HOUSE, INC)
  • KMOM (96.1 FM; FOUNTAIN, CO; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KILO (94.3 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: COLORADO SPRINGS RADIO BCSTERS, INC.)
  • KRDO-FM (95.1 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: THE PIKES PEAK BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Westcliffe:
  • K07BW (Channel 7; WESTCLIFFE, CO; Owner: CUSTER COUNTY)
  • K09DY (Channel 9; WESTCLIFFE, CO; Owner: CUSTER COUNTY)


Westcliffe fatal accident list:
Oct 13, 2007 10:30 AM, Main St, Lat: 38.136100, Lon: -105.469528, Vehicles: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Approximately 16 Miles Se Of, Type: Mast, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: KNKN399
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/09/1999, Expiration Date: 10/01/2009, Certifier: John T Scott Iii
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • W. P Robinson, Westcliffe, Colorado, Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.9 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, , Licensee ID: L00982464
    Registrant: United States Cp, LLC, 3611 Cherry Hill Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410, Phone: (336) 286-2087, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Westcliffe, CO)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 3
  • STATION, Deer Park 17 Mi Se Of, Overall height: 28.3 m, Call Sign: WNTT738
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.231 MHz, 928.231 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/27/2008, Expiration Date: 12/14/2018
    Registrant: Colorado Interstate Gas, Colorado Springs, CO 80944, Phone: (719) 520-4700, Fax: (719) 520-4318
  • DEER PEAK, 15.8 Mi. Se Of Westcliffe & 24.6 Mi. W Of Interstate 25, Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WQFT524
    Assigned Frequencies : 6765.62 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/28/2006, Expiration Date: 09/28/2016, Certifier: Dennis Kalvels
    Registrant: Comsearch, 19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard, Ashburn, VA 20147, Phone: (703) 726-5500, Fax: (703) 726-5595
  • VERDEMONT, 4.8 Mi. W. Hwy 69, 8.8 Mi. Nw Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WQFT525
    Assigned Frequencies : 6605.62 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/28/2006, Expiration Date: 09/28/2016, Certifier: Dennis Kalvels
    Registrant: Comsearch, 19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard, Ashburn, VA 20147, Phone: (703) 726-5500, Fax: (703) 276-5595

FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1
  • Approximately 16 Miles Se Of, Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: KNLR571
    Assigned Frequencies : 931.112 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/23/1996, Expiration Date: 07/23/2006, Cancelation Date: 07/03/1997
    Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Jackson, & Dickens, 2120 L Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 828-5520

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Westcliffe)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 17 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Westcliffe)

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