Idledale, Colorado

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Population in 2010: 252.
Males: 163  (64.9%)
Females: 89  (35.1%)
Median resident age:

33.0 years
Colorado median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 80453.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $94,549
Idledale:

$94,549
CO:

$82,254

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $50,411

Idledale CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $548,200
Idledale:

$548,200
CO:

$466,200

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $409,410; detached houses: $412,127

Median gross rent in 2021: $1,683.

March 2022 cost of living index in Idledale: 101.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 10.1%

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Ancestries: Irish (100.0%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6466 feet

25 residents are foreign born (8.3% Asia).

This place:

9.0%
Colorado:

9.5%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lakewood, CO (8.0 miles , pop. 144,126).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (9.1 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (569.0 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Genesee, CO (1.5 miles ),
Indian Hills, CO (1.6 miles ),
Morrison, CO (1.7 miles ),
Kittredge, CO (1.7 miles ),
Central Jefferson, CO (2.2 miles ),
Evergreen, CO (2.3 miles ),
West Pleasant View, CO (2.4 miles ),
Golden, CO (2.4 miles )

Latitude: 39.67 N, Longitude: 105.24 W

Distribution of median household income in Idledale, CO in 2021
Distribution of house value in Idledale, CO in 2021
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.4%
Colorado:

2.7%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 100. This is worse than average.

City:

100
U.S.:

74
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.388. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.388
U.S.:

0.267
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 21.9. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.9
U.S.:

5.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.698. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.698
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 36.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 29.2. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 6.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.2
U.S.:

19.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 8.32. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.32
U.S.:

8.46
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.00502. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00502
U.S.:

0.00984

Tornado activity:

Idledale-area historical tornado activity is above Colorado state average. It is 4% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/15/1988, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.3 miles away from the Idledale place center injured 7 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/18/1975, a category F3 tornado 28.8 miles away from the place center .

Earthquake activity:

Idledale-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 745% 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 437.9 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 189.5 miles away from Idledale center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 535.6 miles away from the city 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) earthquake occurred 182.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 189.4 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 411.6 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 Jefferson County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 4, Floods: 4, Storms: 3, Landslides: 2, Mudslides: 2, Snows: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Idledale:

  • BEAR CREEK CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; MORRISON, CO)
  • MT EVANS HOME HEALTH CARE INC (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; EVERGREEN, CO)
  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF EVERGREEN (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; EVERGREEN, CO)
  • EMERITUS AT GREEN MOUNTAIN LONG TERM CARE COMMUNIT (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; LAKEWOOD, CO)
  • ATLAS HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; GOLDEN, CO)
  • KIDNEY CENTER OF BEAR CREEK (ARA) (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; LAKEWOOD, CO)
  • CAREMERIDIAN LLC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; LITTLETON, CO)

Amtrak station near Idledale:

  • 15 miles: DENVER (1701 WYNKOOP ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities and snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Idledale:

  • Colorado School of Mines (about 6 miles; Golden, CO; Full-time enrollment: 5,507)
  • Red Rocks Community College (about 7 miles; Lakewood, CO; FT enrollment: 6,185)
  • Colorado Christian University (about 9 miles; Lakewood, CO; FT enrollment: 2,959)
  • Arapahoe Community College (about 13 miles; Littleton, CO; FT enrollment: 6,619)
  • Community College of Denver (about 14 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 7,329)
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver (about 14 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 17,242)
  • University of Colorado Denver (about 15 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 14,727)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Foothills Fire and Rescue Idledale Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Adventure Travel West Inc (Tours & Charters; 2731 South Riverview Drive).

Jefferson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.0 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

53.9%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.5%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Idledale:

Marital status in Idledale, CO
  • Never married: 36.9%
  • Now married: 54.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 8.6%

For population 25 years and over in Idledale:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 65.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.0%
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.0
Colorado average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Idledale, CO (based on Jefferson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic80,21917
Evangelical Protestant68,794196
Mainline Protestant22,71657
Other17,96662
Orthodox1,0703
None343,778-
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: 58
Jefferson County:

1.10 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
This county:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 18
Jefferson County:

0.34 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 145
Jefferson County:

2.75 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 410
Jefferson County:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

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

5.3%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Jefferson County:

17.4%
State:

18.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Jefferson County:

9.6%
Colorado:

9.6%

11.22% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($78,273 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

11.22%
Colorado average:

11.28%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($77 average AGI)
Jefferson County:

0.01%
Colorado average:

0.05%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Denver County, CO  3.16% ($82,836 average AGI)
from Adams County, CO  1.14% ($53,757)
from Arapahoe County, CO  1.07% ($65,329)


11.40% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($73,305 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

11.40%
Colorado average:

11.05%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($82 average AGI)
Jefferson County:

0.01%
Colorado average:

0.03%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Denver County, CO  2.01% ($59,754 average AGI)
to Adams County, CO  1.57% ($56,947)
to Arapahoe County, CO  1.08% ($58,572)

Strongest AM radio stations in Idledale:

  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KCKK (1600 AM; 5 kW; LAKEWOOD, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • KADZ (1550 AM; 10 kW; ARVADA, CO; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KDDZ (1690 AM; 10 kW; ARVADA, CO; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KRKS (990 AM; 10 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KEZW (1430 AM; 10 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KLZ (560 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KBJD (1650 AM; 10 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Idledale:

  • KIMN (100.3 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KVOD (90.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC)
  • KOSI (101.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KALC (105.9 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KBPI (106.7 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KFMD (95.7 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRFX (103.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KXKL-FM (105.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KQKS (107.5 FM; LAKEWOOD, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • KUVO (89.3 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: DENVER EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING)
  • KLDV (91.1 FM; MORRISON, CO; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K209DE (89.7 FM; GOLDEN, CO; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KQMT (99.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KYGO-FM (98.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • KXPK (96.5 FM; EVERGREEN, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KBCO-FM (97.3 FM; BOULDER, CO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRKS-FM (94.7 FM; LAFAYETTE, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC)
  • KJMN (92.1 FM; CASTLE ROCK, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KJCD (104.3 FM; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • K300AE (107.9 FM; BRECKENRIDGE, CO; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Idledale:

  • KMAS-LP (Channel 63; DENVER, CO; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF STEAMBOAT SPRINGS COLO. LIC. CORP.)
  • KPXC-TV (Channel 59; DENVER, CO; Owner: PAXSON DENVER LICENSE, INC.)
  • KUSA-TV (Channel 9; DENVER, CO; Owner: MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION)
  • KTVD (Channel 20; DENVER, CO; Owner: TWENVER BROADCAST, INC.)
  • KCNC-TV (Channel 4; DENVER, CO; Owner: CBS TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • KWGN-TV (Channel 2; DENVER, CO; Owner: KWGN INC.)
  • KDVR (Channel 31; DENVER, CO; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KMGH-TV (Channel 7; DENVER, CO; Owner: MCGRAW-HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDVT-LP (Channel 36; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRMA-TV (Channel 6; DENVER, CO; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KRMT (Channel 41; DENVER, CO; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KCEC (Channel 50; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • K48FW (Channel 48; DENVER, CO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KDEO-LP (Channel 38; AURORA, CO; Owner: PETER B. VAN DE SANDE)
  • KDEN (Channel 25; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: LONGMONT CHANNEL 25, INC.)
  • K57BT (Channel 57; DENVER, CO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF DENVER, INC.)
  • KDEV-LP (Channel 62; AURORA, CO; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.3mTotal length
  • 3,417Total average daily traffic
  • 103Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,533Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Idledale)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1.35 Mi Se (Lat: 39.671667 Lon: -105.220556), Structure height: 8 m, Call Sign: WPDG530,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.740 MHz, 157.740 MHz, Grant Date: 11/02/1998, Expiration Date: 09/21/2008, Cancellation Date: 11/08/2008, Registrant: Telstar Communications Inc, Greeley, CO 80632, Phone: (303) 744-3333, Email:

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 1.8 Mi Nw Of Int Rt8 & 74 (Lat: 39.671667 Lon: -105.220556), Type: Bridg, Structure height: 4 m, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: KYJ250,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.340 MHz, Grant Date: 03/17/2015, Expiration Date: 06/08/2025, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Bureau, 2100 31st Street, Denver, CO 80216, Phone: (720) 865-0050, Fax: (720) 865-0051, Email:
  • Mount Morrison, 2524 South Grapevine Road (Lat: 39.671500 Lon: -105.218889), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WRCA702,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4950.00 MHz, 4980.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/10/2018, Expiration Date: 08/10/2028, Certifier: Thomas Meggitt, Registrant: Eeb, 2100 31st Street, Denver, CO 80216, Phone: (720) 865-0050, Fax: (720) 865-0051, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N6SKF, Licensee ID: L01163663, Grant Date: 12/03/2019, Expiration Date: 12/03/2029, Certifier: Tim J Mc Dougall, Registrant: Tim J Mcdougall, 2731 South Riverview Drive, Po Box 202, Idledale, CO 80453
  • Call Sign: KD0AIC, Licensee ID: L00589571, Grant Date: 04/11/2017, Expiration Date: 04/17/2027, Certifier: Nick Taylor, Registrant: Nick Taylor, Idledale, CO 80453
  • Call Sign: KF0EYR, Licensee ID: L02424739, Grant Date: 03/30/2021, Expiration Date: 03/30/2031, Cancellation Date: 04/20/2021, Certifier: Justin Keith, Registrant: Justin Keith, Idledale, CO 80453-0197
  • Call Sign: W0CSK, Previous Call Sign: KF0EYR, Licensee ID: L02424739, Grant Date: 04/20/2021, Expiration Date: 04/20/2031, Certifier: Justin Keith, Registrant: Justin Keith, Idledale, CO 80453-0197

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-5 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9611U, N9611U, N-9611U, Serial Number: AA5-0811, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 06/19/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 09/24/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Paul A Ii Kingsley, 21739 Highway 74, Idledale, CO 80453

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Idledale, CO
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Idledale, CO
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Idledale compared to Colorado 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Idledale on our top lists:

  • #81 on the list of "Top 100 low-educated but high-earning cities"
  • #12 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest average weight of females"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
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