Bonanza, Colorado

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Population in 2022: 15 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +7.1%
 
Males: (64.3%)
Females: (35.7%)
Median resident age:

56.5 years
Colorado median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 81155

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-679,634,999 (it was $63,750 in 2000)
Bonanza $-679,634,999
CO $89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $181,199 (it was $66,857 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-759,962,795 (it was $112,500 in 2000)
Bonanza $-759,962,795
CO $531,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $154,334; detached houses: $153,452
March 2022 cost of living index in Bonanza: 90.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: English (78.6%), Hungarian (35.7%), Dutch (21.4%), Scotch-Irish (21.4%), United States (21.4%), Irish (14.3%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 9465 feet

Land area: 0.44 square miles.

Population density: 34 people per square mile   (very low).

Bonanza, Colorado map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Bonanza town:

0.8% ($900)
Colorado:

0.7% ($1,132)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (82.5 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (82.8 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (468.1 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Saguache, CO (3.8 miles ),
Poncha Springs, CO (3.9 miles ),
Maysville, CO (4.1 miles),
Salida, CO (4.3 miles ),
Smeltertown, CO (4.3 miles),
Garfield, CO (4.4 miles),
Howard, CO (4.4 miles ),
Coaldale, CO (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 38.30 N, Longitude: 106.14 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 719

Bonanza satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Colorado:

3.2%

Average climate in Bonanza, Colorado

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Bonanza-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 885% 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 492.7 miles away from the city 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 116.1 miles away from Bonanza center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 117.6 miles away from Bonanza center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 121.2 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 564.3 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 9/13/1994 at 06:01:23, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 100.3 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 Saguache County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Landslides: 2, Mudslides: 2, Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bonanza topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bonanza:

  • Western State Colorado University (about 46 miles; Gunnison, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,023)
  • Adams State University (about 59 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • Pikes Peak Community College (about 81 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 10,395)
  • Colorado College (about 81 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,199)
  • Pueblo Community College (about 82 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,329)
  • Colorado Technical University-Online (about 82 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 22,771)
  • Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (about 82 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,049)

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Notable locations in Bonanza: Kerber City (A), Bonanza Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Saguache 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:

1.6 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

30.0%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 10.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Bonanza:

  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 0.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 100.0%

For population 25 years and over in Bonanza:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 43.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

0.0
Colorado average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bonanza, CO (based on Saguache County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,2441
Other1,11210
Evangelical Protestant4509
Mainline Protestant1983
None2,104-
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
Saguache County:

1.46 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Here:

8.74 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Here:

7.28 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

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

5.5%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Saguache County:

20.4%
Colorado:

18.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

8.8%
Colorado:

9.6%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Higher Education - Instructional 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

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

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $4,000 ($266.67)
  • Current Operations - Parks and Recreation: $22,000 ($1466.67)
    Police Protection: $8,000 ($533.33)
    Sewerage: $7,000 ($466.67)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($333.33)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($266.67)
    Water Utilities: $4,000 ($266.67)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($200.00)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($200.00)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($200.00)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($66.67)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($66.67)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,000 ($66.67)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($66.67)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $2,000 ($133.33)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $20,000 ($1333.33)

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

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $21,000 ($1400.00)
    Sewerage: $7,000 ($466.67)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($133.33)
    Other: $1,000 ($66.67)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $1,000 ($66.67)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $6,000 ($400.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $2,000 ($133.33)
    Highways: $1,000 ($66.67)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $14,000 ($933.33)
    Property: $9,000 ($600.00)
    Other Selective Sales: $4,000 ($266.67)
    Other License: $1,000 ($66.67)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,000 ($1000.00)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $11,000 ($733.33)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,000 ($266.67)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $28,000 ($1866.67)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bonanza:

  • 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)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KVRH (1340 AM; 1 kW; SALIDA, CO; Owner: THREE EAGLES COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KCMN (1530 AM; 15 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KWYD (1580 AM; 10 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bonanza:

  • K239AE (95.7 FM; BUENA VISTA, ETC, CO; Owner: COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • K219CF (91.7 FM; DEL NORTE, ETC., CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • 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)
  • K276AA (103.1 FM; SALIDA & BUENA VISTA, CO; Owner: CHAFFEE CTY. TV TRANSLATOR ASSOC.)
  • K213AT (90.5 FM; BUENA VISTA, CO; Owner: COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY)
  • K203AT (88.5 FM; WESTCLIFFE, ETC., CO; Owner: THE COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • K205CM (88.9 FM; SALIDA, ETC., CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KDZA-FM (107.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBVC (104.1 FM; BUENA VISTA, CO; Owner: HEADWATERS MEDIA, L.L.C.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.4mTotal length
  • 29Total average daily traffic
  • 44Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bonanza, CO
  • 100.0%Wood


Bonanza compared to Colorado state average:

  • Median household income significantly 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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