Alma, Colorado

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Population in 2022: 308 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +72.1%
Males: 167  (54.5%)
Females: 141  (45.5%)
Median resident age:

39.9 years
Colorado median age:

37.7 years

Zip code: 80420

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,783 (it was $41,563 in 2000)
Alma:

$51,783
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,680 (it was $25,165 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $461,905 (it was $132,000 in 2000)
Alma:

$461,905
CO:

$531,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $445,865; detached houses: $446,885

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,638.

March 2022 cost of living index in Alma: 100.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.2%

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  • Races in Alma, CO (2022)
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    • 328.0%Hispanic
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Ancestries: Irish (23.1%), Eastern European (13.8%), European (12.0%), Russian (9.8%), German (8.9%), Scotch-Irish (7.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated on 12/2/1873

Elevation: 10353 feet

Land area: 0.34 square miles.

Population density: 901 people per square mile   (low).

Alma, Colorado map

3 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.7%
Colorado:

9.5%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Alma town:

0.6% ($750)
Colorado:

0.7% ($1,132)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lakewood, CO (59.0 miles , pop. 144,126).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (60.2 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (519.9 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Fairplay, CO (2.3 miles ),
Blue River, CO (3.2 miles ),
Leadville, CO (3.5 miles ),
Leadville North, CO (3.6 miles ),
Breckenridge, CO (3.7 miles ),
Copper Mountain, CO (4.0 miles ),
Frisco, CO (4.5 miles ),
Red Cliff, CO (4.8 miles )

Latitude: 39.28 N, Longitude: 106.06 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 719

Distribution of median household income in Alma, CO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Alma, CO in 2022

Alma satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $450,000
  • 2021: 6 buildings, average cost: $274,200
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $277,700
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $277,900
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $205,300
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $205,300
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $205,300
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $240,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $237,500
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $237,500
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $237,500
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $245,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $152,700
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $152,700
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $152,700
  • 1998: 8 buildings, average cost: $102,800
  • 1997: 8 buildings, average cost: $102,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Alma, CO residents
Average permit cost in Alma, CO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Colorado:

3.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +37 (+26.1%).
Most common industries in Alma, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (23.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (21.6%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (6.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
  • Educational services (3.7%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (3.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (37.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (25.6%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.1%)
  • Social assistance (3.8%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (2.6%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (2.6%)
  • Public administration (2.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (16.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (12.5%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.1%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (7.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Alma, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.5%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Carpenters (6.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.5%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (10.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.7%)
  • Construction laborers (6.4%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (12.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.4%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (3.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.6%)

Average climate in Alma, Colorado

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Alma, Colorado average temperatures Alma, Colorado average precipitation Alma, Colorado humidity Alma, Colorado wind speed Alma, Colorado snowfall Alma, Colorado sunshine Alma, Colorado clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 77.5. This is about average.

City:

77.5
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 0.849. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.849
U.S.:

5.109
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 49.4. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

49.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2017 was 6.58. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.58
U.S.:

19.21
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2017 was 3.84. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.84
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2006 was 0.0102. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0102
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Alma-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Colorado state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1977, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 8.0 miles away from the Alma town center .

On 6/13/1977, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 61.1 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Alma-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 868% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 434.9 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 518.9 miles away from Alma center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 170.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 216.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 385.6 miles away from Alma center
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 612.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Park County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 5, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Alma topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Alma:

  • ST VINCENT HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; LEADVILLE, CO)
  • ST VINCENT HOSPITAL GENERAL DISTRICT Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; LEADVILLE, CO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alma:

  • Colorado School of Mines (about 56 miles; Golden, CO; Full-time enrollment: 5,507)
  • Red Rocks Community College (about 58 miles; Lakewood, CO; FT enrollment: 6,185)
  • Colorado Christian University (about 60 miles; Lakewood, CO; FT enrollment: 2,959)
  • Arapahoe Community College (about 61 miles; Littleton, CO; FT enrollment: 6,619)
  • Community College of Denver (about 65 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 7,329)
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver (about 65 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 17,242)
  • University of Colorado Denver (about 66 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 14,727)

Private elementary/middle school in Alma:

  • BRISTLECONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (Students: 19, Location: 272 N MAIN ST, Grades: PK-6)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Alma: North - West Fire Protection District Station 1 (A), Alma Police Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Buckskin Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Drinking water stations with addresses in Alma and their reported violations in the past:

ALMA TOWN OF (Population served: 275, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (LT2) - In OCT-2008, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-30-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-30-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-11-2009)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.0 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

41.6%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.8%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Alma:

Marital status in Alma, CO
  • Never married: 50.4%
  • Now married: 38.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.0%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

For population 25 years and over in Alma:

  • High school or higher: 98.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
  • Unemployed: 1.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
Colorado average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Alma, CO (based on Park County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,09412
Catholic7002
Mainline Protestant1872
Other912
Orthodox21
None14,132-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Park County:

2.36 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Park County:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Here:

7.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

5.3%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Park County:

16.5%
Colorado:

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

6.8%
State:

9.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Alma:

45.0%
Colorado:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Alma:

49.1%
State:

47.8%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.0
Colorado:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Alma:

21.6%
State:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Alma:

7.5%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Alma:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

39.9%
Colorado:

33.3%

General health condition:
This city:

56.3%
State:

57.3%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

83.9%
Colorado:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Alma, CO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 4$3,237$9,7110$0
Water Supply 3$3,592$14,3680$0
Parks and Recreation 3$3,237$12,9480$0
Sewerage 3$3,600$14,4000$0
Judicial and Legal 1$1,733$20,7960$0
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$638
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$289
Totals for Government 14$15,400$13,2002$926

Alma government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Housing and Community Development: $620,000 ($2012.99)
    Water Utilities: $54,000 ($175.32)
    Parking Facilities: $46,000 ($149.35)
    Transit Utilities: $11,000 ($35.71)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($6.49)
  • Current Operations - Parks and Recreation: $504,000 ($1636.36)
    General - Other: $305,000 ($990.26)
    Central Staff Services: $233,000 ($756.49)
    Police Protection: $215,000 ($698.05)
    Regular Highways: $215,000 ($698.05)
    General Public Buildings: $145,000 ($470.78)
    Water Utilities: $132,000 ($428.57)
    Housing and Community Development: $49,000 ($159.09)
    Financial Administration: $47,000 ($152.60)
    Transit Utilities: $42,000 ($136.36)
    Parking Facilities: $15,000 ($48.70)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $10,000 ($32.47)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $35,000 ($113.64)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Transit Utilities: $48,000 ($155.84)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $766,000 ($2487.01)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($3.25)

Alma government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $357,000 ($1159.09)
    Parking Facilities: $29,000 ($94.16)
    Housing and Community Development: $2,000 ($6.49)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $1,000 ($3.25)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Transit Utilities: $59,000 ($191.56)
    Other: $3,000 ($9.74)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $32,000 ($103.90)
    Highways: $13,000 ($42.21)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $28,000 ($90.91)
    Interest Earnings: $26,000 ($84.42)
    Rents: $24,000 ($77.92)
    General Revenue - Other: $19,000 ($61.69)
    Sale of Property: $19,000 ($61.69)
    Donations From Private Sources: $3,000 ($9.74)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $224,000 ($727.27)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $15,000 ($48.70)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($9.74)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $1,476,000 ($4792.21)
    Other Selective Sales: $341,000 ($1107.14)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $317,000 ($1029.22)
    Property: $155,000 ($503.25)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $46,000 ($149.35)
    Public Utilities Sales: $45,000 ($146.10)
    Amusements Sales: $35,000 ($113.64)
    Motor Vehicle License: $8,000 ($25.97)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $3,000 ($9.74)
    Other License: $1,000 ($3.25)

Alma government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,132,000 ($3675.32)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $861,000 ($2795.45)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $271,000 ($879.87)

Alma government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,151,000 ($13477.27)

Businesses in Alma, CO

  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Alma:

  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KSKE (610 AM; 5 kW; VAIL, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KRKS (990 AM; 10 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KNRC (1150 AM; 10 kW; ENGLEWOOD, CO; Owner: NRC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KEZW (1430 AM; 10 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KCMN (1530 AM; 15 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alma:

  • K300AE (107.9 FM; BRECKENRIDGE, CO; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K207CK (89.3 FM; BRECKENRIDGE, CO; Owner: SUMMIT PUBLIC RADIOSUMMIT FOUNDATION)
  • K202CV (88.3 FM; BRECKENRIDGE, CO; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO FOR NORTHERN COLORADO)
  • KBVC (104.1 FM; BUENA VISTA, CO; Owner: HEADWATERS MEDIA, L.L.C.)
  • KYSL (93.9 FM; FRISCO, CO; Owner: KRYSTAL BROADCASTING, INCORPORATED)
  • K239AE (95.7 FM; BUENA VISTA, ETC, CO; Owner: COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • KYGO-FM (98.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • K259AC (99.7 FM; GYPSUM, ETC., CO; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO FOR NORTHERN COLORADO)
  • 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)
  • KXPK (96.5 FM; EVERGREEN, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KTUN (101.5 FM; EAGLE, CO; Owner: SALISBURY BROADCASTING COLORADO, LLC)
  • KDNK (90.5 FM; CARBONDALE, CO; Owner: CARBONDALE COMM. ACCESS RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVG (95.5 FM; GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO; Owner: WESTERN SLOPE COMMUNICATIONS LLC)
  • K247AD (97.3 FM; CARBONDALE, CO; Owner: PITKIN COUNTY TRANSLATOR)
  • K276AA (103.1 FM; SALIDA & BUENA VISTA, CO; Owner: CHAFFEE CTY. TV TRANSLATOR ASSOC.)
  • KLXV (91.9 FM; GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KZKS-FM2 (105.3 FM; CARBONDALE, CO; Owner: WESTERN SLOPE COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C)
  • K213AT (90.5 FM; BUENA VISTA, CO; Owner: COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY)
  • KBPI (106.7 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Alma:

  • K02GX (Channel 2; ALMA, CO; Owner: TOWN OF ALMA)
  • K06DA (Channel 6; ALMA, CO; Owner: TOWN OF ALMA)
  • K11GM (Channel 11; LEADVILLE, CO; Owner: LAKE COUNTY TV-FM,INC.)
  • K03CD (Channel 3; LEADVILLE, CO; Owner: LAKE COUNTY TV-FM, INC.)
  • K05CK (Channel 5; LEADVILLE, CO; Owner: LAKE COUNTY TV-FM, INC.)
  • K13GI (Channel 13; LEADVILLE, CO; Owner: LAKE COUNTY TV-FM,INC.)
  • K08ER (Channel 8; LEADVILLE, CO; Owner: LAKE COUNTY TV FM, INC.)

Alma fatal accident list:

Jan 15, 2002 06:15 PM, Sr-9, Lat: 39.280456, Lon: -106.059481, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 28, 1999 10:15 AM, Sr-9, Lat: 39.280456, Lon: -106.059481, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 9, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 0.7mTotal length
  • 4,000Total average daily traffic
  • 160Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,400Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Cindy Phillips, 15 Buckskin Road (Lat: 39.283694 Lon: -106.063194), Type: 15.2, Overall height: 12.1 m, Registrant: Commnet Four Corners, Cphillips@commnetwireless.Com, , Castl-e Rock, Phone: (720) 733-7854

  • Cindy Phillips, 15 Buckskin Road (Lat: 39.283694 Lon: -106.063194), Type: 15.2, Overall height: 12.1 m, Registrant: Commnet Four Corners, Cphillips@commnetwireless.Com, , Castl-e Rock, Phone: (720) 733-7854

  • Rohan Ranaraja, 15 Buckskin Road (Lat: 39.283694 Lon: -106.063194), Type: 15.2, Structure height: 08093 m, Overall height: 12.1 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Atni@wbklaw.Com, Suite 800n, Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 783-4141

  • Alexis Leidigh, 15 Buckskin Road (Lat: 39.283694 Lon: -106.063194), Type: 15.2, Structure height: 08093 m, Overall height: 12.1 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: Commnet Four Corners, LLC, Propertymanagement@commnetbroadband.Com, , Castl-e Rock, Phone: (720) 733-8049

  • LeeAnn Havelka, 15 Buckskin Road (Lat: 39.283694 Lon: -106.063194), Type: 15.2, Structure height: 08093 m, Overall height: 12.1 m, Registrant: Atni@wbklaw.Com, Suite 800n, Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 783-4141


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 39.271111 Lon: -106.047722, Call Sign: WRAC576,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.412 MHz, 463.662 MHz, 464.387 MHz, 468.412 MHz, 469.387 MHz, Grant Date: 10/10/2017, Expiration Date: 10/10/2027, Certifier: Tom Gibson, Registrant: Bearcom Operating LP, P.O. Box 559001, Dallas, TX 75355-9001, Phone: (800) 458-9887, Fax: (214) 355-1714, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • ALMA WT, 15 Buckskin Road (Lat: 39.286278 Lon: -106.068306), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WQSU352,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19540.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19620.0 MHz... (+18 more), Grant Date: 11/07/2023, Expiration Date: 11/15/2033, Certifier: Louis Tomasetti, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street, Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Email:

  • ALMA POP, Usfs Service Road (Lat: 39.361611 Lon: -106.053444), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 14.6 m, Call Sign: WQTK326,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11505.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz... (+16 more), Grant Date: 01/23/2024, Expiration Date: 02/21/2034, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • Alma 1, Lat: 39.268389 Lon: -106.047222, Type: Mtower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 50.3 m, Call Sign: WQUI767,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/19/2014, Expiration Date: 07/19/2024, Cancellation Date: 10/20/2022, Certifier: Ronald D Obermueller, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6749, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:

  • Alma 2, Lat: 39.268389 Lon: -106.047222, Type: Mtower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 50.3 m, Call Sign: WQUI767,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/19/2014, Expiration Date: 07/19/2024, Cancellation Date: 10/20/2022, Certifier: Ronald D Obermueller, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6749, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:

  • Alma 3, Lat: 39.268389 Lon: -106.047222, Type: Mtower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 50.3 m, Call Sign: WQUI767,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/19/2014, Expiration Date: 07/19/2024, Cancellation Date: 10/20/2022, Certifier: Ronald D Obermueller, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6749, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:

  • ALMA, 53120 Co-9 (Lat: 39.282611 Lon: -106.055278), Type: Building, Structure height: 11 m, Call Sign: WRCF364,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/17/2018, Expiration Date: 09/17/2028, Certifier: Bj North, Registrant: Communication Solutions, 1110 Elkton Suite J, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, Phone: (719) 578-8435, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • Mosquito Pass, Mosquito Pass (Lat: 39.270806 Lon: -106.184917), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 7 m, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: WRKD584,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/15/2020, Expiration Date: 12/15/2030, Certifier: Ralph Abrams, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: NG3V, Previous Call Sign: KJ3D, Licensee ID: L00262250, Grant Date: 05/01/2018, Expiration Date: 05/03/2028, Certifier: Thomas R Skinner, Registrant: Thomas R Skinner, Alma, CO 80420

  • Call Sign: KD0ZTO, Licensee ID: L01854040, Grant Date: 03/31/2014, Expiration Date: 03/31/2024, Cancellation Date: 08/05/2014, Certifier: Scott E Hadley, Registrant: Scott E Hadley, Alma, CO 80420

  • Call Sign: W1KGH, Previous Call Sign: KD0ZTO, Licensee ID: L01854040, Grant Date: 08/05/2014, Expiration Date: 08/05/2024, Certifier: Scott E Hadley, Registrant: Scott E Hadley, Alma, CO 80420

  • Call Sign: KE0ETM, Licensee ID: L01948309, Grant Date: 06/02/2015, Expiration Date: 06/02/2025, Certifier: Shad Bruno, Registrant: Shad Bruno, Alma, CO 80420-0148

  • Call Sign: KE0SZJ, Licensee ID: L02211930, Grant Date: 09/12/2018, Expiration Date: 09/12/2028, Cancellation Date: 10/02/2018, Certifier: Ethan N Moore, Registrant: Ethan N Moore, Alma, CO 80420

  • Call Sign: KF0FMN, Licensee ID: L02445495, Grant Date: 05/03/2021, Expiration Date: 05/03/2031, Certifier: Christopher Milton, Registrant: Christopher Milton, Alma, CO 80420-0331


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Alma, CO
  • 44.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.3%Utility gas
  • 19.5%Electricity
  • 10.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Alma, CO
  • 55.8%Utility gas
  • 32.6%Electricity
  • 11.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Alma 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age above state average.

Alma on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 100 highest located cities"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #77 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #99 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
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