Hooper, Colorado

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Population in 2022: 80 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -35.0%
 
Males: 44  (55.6%)
Females: 36  (44.4%)
Median resident age:

18.3 years
Colorado median age:

37.7 years

Zip code: 81136

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,963 (it was $31,964 in 2000)
Hooper:

$42,963
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $16,633 (it was $13,897 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $180,453 (it was $44,400 in 2000)
Hooper:

$180,453
CO:

$531,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $156,095; detached houses: $211,334; mobile homes: $64,196
March 2022 cost of living index in Hooper: 90.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.8%
(22.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 23.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Hooper, CO (2022)
    • 13072.2%White alone
    • 3519.4%Hispanic
    • 105.6%Other race alone
    • 63.3%Two or more races



According to our research of Colorado and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Hooper, Colorado as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Hooper is 29 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (20.7%), German (17.2%), Danish (6.9%), Scandinavian (6.9%), English (3.4%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Incorporated on 5/20/1898

Elevation: 7553 feet

Land area: 0.25 square miles.

Population density: 321 people per square mile   (very low).

Hooper, Colorado map

10 residents are foreign born (8.1% Latin America).

This town:

8.1%
Colorado:

8.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Hooper town:

0.4% ($199)
Colorado:

0.7% ($1,132)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (77.4 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (97.2 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (454.3 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Mosca-Hooper, CO (3.1 miles ),
Center, CO (3.6 miles ),
Sargent, CO (3.8 miles ),
Moffat, CO (4.2 miles),
Alamosa East, CO (4.3 miles ),
Monte Vista, CO (4.3 miles ),
Alamosa, CO (4.4 miles ),
Crestone, CO (4.5 miles)

Latitude: 37.75 N, Longitude: 105.88 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 719

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

Hooper satellite photo by USGS

Hooper tourist attractions:

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
Colorado:

3.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +11 (+9.8%).
Most common industries in Hooper, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (17.8%)
  • Educational services (17.8%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (8.9%)
  • Health care (8.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.9%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (6.7%)
  • Construction (6.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (22.2%)
  • Educational services (22.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (14.8%)
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (11.1%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (7.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (16.7%)
  • Health care (16.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.1%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (11.1%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (11.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.1%)
  • Educational services (11.1%)
Most common occupations in Hooper, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (20.0%)
  • Art and design workers (8.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.4%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (4.4%)
  • Financial managers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (22.2%)
  • Art and design workers (14.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.4%)
  • Financial managers (7.4%)
  • Carpenters (7.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (16.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.1%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (11.1%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (11.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (11.1%)
  • Customer service representatives (11.1%)

Average climate in Hooper, Colorado

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Hooper-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 838% 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 533.1 miles away from Hooper center, causing $26,000,000 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 80.0 miles away from Hooper center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 79.7 miles away from Hooper center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 83.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/22/2011 at 23:30:19, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 87.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/5/2001 at 10:52:07, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 80.7 miles away from Hooper center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Alamosa County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hooper topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hooper:

  • Adams State University (about 19 miles; Alamosa, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,805)
  • Pueblo Community College (about 77 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,329)
  • Western State Colorado University (about 80 miles; Gunnison, CO; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 81 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,993)
  • Pikes Peak Community College (about 93 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 10,395)
  • Colorado College (about 96 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,199)
  • Colorado Technical University-Online (about 98 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 22,771)

Points of interest:

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Church in Hooper: Hooper Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Alamosa County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

61.4%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Hooper:

Marital status in Hooper, CO
  • Never married: 33.9%
  • Now married: 47.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.0%
  • Divorced: 14.7%

For population 25 years and over in Hooper:

  • High school or higher: 92.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 18.5%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Colorado average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hooper, CO (based on Alamosa County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,9961
Evangelical Protestant2,19118
Other1,5677
Mainline Protestant6915
None4,000-
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
Here:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

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

0.66 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.66 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Here:

5.90 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Alamosa County:

11.80 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

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

5.1%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Alamosa County:

19.2%
Colorado:

18.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

9.5%
Colorado:

9.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Hooper:

51.4%
Colorado:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Hooper:

50.1%
Colorado:

47.8%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.0
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.3%
State:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Hooper:

11.9%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Colorado:

6.8

Overweight people:
Hooper:

35.8%
State:

33.3%

General health condition:
Hooper:

57.1%
Colorado:

57.3%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.8%
Colorado:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Hooper, 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
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$1,000
Totals for Government 0$0 1$1,000

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

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($87.50)
    Libraries: $6,000 ($75.00)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($37.50)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($12.50)
    Sewerage: $1,000 ($12.50)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($12.50)
    Water Utilities: $1,000 ($12.50)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($12.50)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,000 ($37.50)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $19,000 ($237.50)
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($175.00)
    Other: $13,000 ($162.50)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $13,000 ($162.50)
    Sale of Property: $4,000 ($50.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $22,000 ($275.00)
  • Tax - Property: $11,000 ($137.50)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,000 ($225.00)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $18,000 ($225.00)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $7,000 ($87.50)

Strongest AM radio stations in Hooper:

  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KSLV (1240 AM; 1 kW; MONTE VISTA, CO; Owner: SAN LUIS VALLEY BROADCASTING, 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)
  • KGIW (1450 AM; 1 kW; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • 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.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KCMN (1530 AM; 15 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)
  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hooper:

  • K219CF (91.7 FM; DEL NORTE, ETC., CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • 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)
  • K203AT (88.5 FM; WESTCLIFFE, ETC., CO; Owner: THE COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • KDZA-FM (107.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K244DO (96.7 FM; ALAMOSA, ETC., CO; Owner: SAN LUIS VALLEY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KRZA (88.7 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: EQUAL REPRESENTATION/MEDIA ADVOCACY)

Hooper fatal accident list:

Nov 9, 2003 03:20 PM, Sr-17, Lat: 37.745157, Lon: -105.880392, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 1.3mTotal length
  • 10Total average daily traffic
  • 10Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2
  • 11435 3 Road Avenue (109032) (Lat: 37.742694 Lon: -105.877472), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 53.3 m, Overall height: 56.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN554, Licensee ID: L00008937
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 08/31/2021, Expiration Date: 10/01/2031, Certifier: Michael P GogginRegistrant: At&t Mobility Spectrum, LLC

  • Nw Corner Of School Desk Rd & 3rd St. (Lat: 37.742694 Lon: -105.877444), Type: Mast, Structure height: 53.3 m, Overall height: 57 m, Call Sign: KNKN288
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 09/04/2019, Expiration Date: 10/01/2029, Certifier: Gregory M RomanoRegistrant: Verizon, 1300 I Street, Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • Michael J Umano, 11706 North 108.5 Road (Lat: 37.745056 Lon: -105.881667), Type: 60.9, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • Michael J Umano, 11706 North 108.5 Road (Lat: 37.745056 Lon: -105.881667), Type: 60.9, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, Phone: (781) 319-1011


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 59 Rd 60 N (Lat: 37.749444 Lon: -105.928639), Call Sign: WSO868,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.595 MHz, Grant Date: 02/28/2000, Expiration Date: 03/28/2005, Cancellation Date: 05/28/2005, Registrant: John D Myers, 59 Rd 60 N, Hooper, CO 81136, Phone: (719) 378-2221


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • HOOPER, 8681 School Desk Road (Lat: 37.742694 Lon: -105.877444), Type: Mast, Structure height: 53.3 m, Overall height: 57 m, Call Sign: WQMP585,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/29/2020, Expiration Date: 10/14/2030, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 1300 I Street, Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:

  • CO-HOOPER, 11706 North 108.5 Road (Lat: 37.745083 Lon: -105.881694), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WQPI497,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6555.00 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6555.00 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6555.00 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6555.00 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6555.00 MHz, 6595.00 MHz... (+24 more), Grant Date: 07/12/2022, Expiration Date: 05/29/2032, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1224 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 542-3667, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:

  • HOOPER, 11435 3 Road Avenue (Lat: 37.742694 Lon: -105.877472), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 53.3 m, Overall height: 56.7 m, Call Sign: WQSV460,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 11/21/2013, Expiration Date: 11/21/2023, Cancellation Date: 04/24/2015, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 3300 E. Renner Road, B3132, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (972) 301-6893, Email:

  • HOOPER, 11435 3 Road Avenue (Lat: 37.742694 Lon: -105.877472), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 53.3 m, Overall height: 56.7 m, Call Sign: WQVZ919,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, Grant Date: 06/26/2015, Expiration Date: 06/26/2025, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • DN02151A, 11706 North 108.5 Road (Lat: 37.745056 Lon: -105.881667), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WRAX596,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6123.10 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 04/03/2018, Expiration Date: 04/03/2028, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KD5YOR, Previous Call Sign: KD6YLU, Licensee ID: L00654507, Grant Date: 06/12/2013, Expiration Date: 07/11/2023, Certifier: David L Simmons, Registrant: David L Simmons, 6600 Highway 17, Hooper, CO 81136


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9320G, N9320G, N-9320G, Serial Number: 18260860, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 12/08/1971
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 9530 Lane 10 N, Hooper, CO 81136

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hooper, CO
  • 75.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.5%Wood
  • 7.5%Utility gas
  • 5.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hooper, CO
  • 43.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 43.8%Wood
  • 12.5%Electricity


Hooper 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.
  • Median age above state average.
  • House age above state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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