Towner, Colorado

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Population in 2010: 22.
Males: 17  (80.0%)
Females: (20.0%)
Median resident age:

57.6 years
Colorado median age:

37.7 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,130
Towner:

$46,130
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,976

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $145,229
Towner:

$145,229
CO:

$531,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $204,961; detached houses: $213,698; mobile homes: $104,936
March 2022 cost of living index in Towner: 90.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 30.0%

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Ancestries: German (66.6%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3924 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (138.5 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (149.0 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (492.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Sheridan Lake, CO (3.4 miles),
Horace, KS (4.0 miles),
Tribune, KS (4.2 miles ),
Brandon, CO (4.4 miles),
Hartman, CO (5.0 miles),
Weskan, KS (5.3 miles),
Cheyenne Wells, CO (5.3 miles ),
Holly, CO (5.4 miles )

Latitude: 38.47 N, Longitude: 102.08 W

Area code: 719

Distribution of median household income in Towner, CO in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Colorado:

3.2%

Tornado activity:

Towner-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Colorado state average. It is 5% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/20/1958, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 26.0 miles away from the Towner place center injured 4 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 3/28/2007, a category F3 tornado 31.3 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 9 people and caused $4 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Towner-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 608% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 173.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 611.7 miles away from Towner center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 316.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 182.1 miles away from Towner center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 183.9 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 230.2 miles away from Towner center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Kiowa County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Towner:

  • Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 137 miles; Pueblo, CO; Full-time enrollment: 5,993)
  • Pueblo Community College (about 140 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,329)
  • Pikes Peak Community College (about 148 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 10,395)
  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs (about 150 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 8,700)
  • Fort Hays State University (about 151 miles; Hays, KS; FT enrollment: 8,728)
  • Colorado College (about 151 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,199)
  • Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (about 152 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,049)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Towner Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Kiowa 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:

2.2 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

60.0%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Towner:

Marital status in Towner, CO
  • Never married: 60.5%
  • Now married: 39.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Towner:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.6
Colorado average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Towner, CO (based on Kiowa County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,3565
Mainline Protestant2553
Other1-
None--
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: 1
This county:

7.51 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Kiowa County:

15.02 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Kiowa County:

7.51 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

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

7.4%
State:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Kiowa County:

18.6%
Colorado:

18.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Towner:

  • KLMR (920 AM; 5 kW; LAMAR, CO; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KXXX (790 AM; 5 kW; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Towner:

  • K204CD (88.7 FM; TRIBUNE, KS; Owner: GREELEY COUNTY CHRISTIAN RADIO)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Approximately 3.8 Miles (6.1 Kilometers) North Of Towner (Lat: 38.522500 Lon: -102.071000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 56.7 m, Call Sign: KNKR307
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 10/17/2017, Expiration Date: 10/27/2027, Certifier: Francis J DiricoRegistrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chartered, 1650 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 1500, Mclean, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8678, Fax: (703) 584-8694, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Jon Becker, 17695 Road 79 (Lat: 38.522611 Lon: -102.070444), Type: 57.9, Structure height: 08061 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower West LLC, Jon.Becker@viaero.Com, , Fort -Morgan, Phone: (970) 542-3199

  • Jon J Becker, 17695 Road 79 (Lat: 38.522611 Lon: -102.070444), Type: 57.9, Structure height: 08061 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower West LLC, Jon.Becker@viaero.Com, , Fort -Morgan, Phone: (970) 542-3199

  • Jon Becker, 17695 Road 79 (Lat: 38.522611 Lon: -102.070444), Type: 57.9, Structure height: 08061 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: Industrial Tower West LLC, Jon.Becker@viaero.Com, , Fort -Morgan, Phone: (970) 542-3199


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 6 Mi S 1.5 Mi W (Lat: 38.484750 Lon: -102.112417), Call Sign: WRL783,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.565 MHz, Grant Date: 05/30/2014, Expiration Date: 07/07/2024, Registrant: Thunderbird Livestock & Land Inc, 76475 Rd J, Towner, CO 81071-9601, Phone: (719) 729-3316

  • Corner Kiowa & 2nd Sts (Lat: 38.469472 Lon: -102.071306), Call Sign: WSM939, Licensee ID: L00702918,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.990 MHz, Grant Date: 07/24/2004, Expiration Date: 07/25/2014, Cancellation Date: 09/27/2014, Registrant: L G Vanderwork, 1205 Luther St, Eads, CO 81036-0476, Phone: (719) 438-5511

  • Lat: 38.483333 Lon: -102.091667, Call Sign: WQAL961, Licensee ID: L00823539,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.625 MHz, 469.625 MHz, Grant Date: 06/24/2014, Expiration Date: 06/30/2024, Certifier: Randal S Carney, Registrant: Randal S Carney, 138 Lincoln St., Burlington, CO 80807, Phone: (719) 892-0399, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KE0WMW, Licensee ID: L00576485, Grant Date: 08/12/2019, Expiration Date: 08/12/2029, Certifier: Howard J Votruba, Registrant: Howard J Votruba, 13859 1st St., Towner, CO 81071



FAA Registered Aircraft:

15 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Towner)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Towner, CO
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Towner, CO
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Towner compared to Colorado state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly 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 significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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