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Population in July 2007: 183.
Males: 87  (48.0%)
Females: 96  (52.0%)
Median resident age:

40.9 years
Colorado median age:

34.3 years

Zip code: 81059

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,277 (it was $31,875 in 2000)
Model:

$56,277
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,569 (it was $16,313 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $226,945 (it was $90,000 in 2000)
Model:

$226,945
CO:

$531,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $348,840; detached houses: $375,368; townhouses or other attached units: $332,087; in 2-unit structures: $276,767; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $605,565; mobile homes: $92,938
March 2022 cost of living index in Model: 94.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Model, CO (2000)
    • 14280.2%White alone
    • 179.6%Hispanic
    • 105.6%Two or more races
    • 42.3%American Indian alone
    • 21.1%Black alone
    • 21.1%Asian alone
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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5611 feet

Land area: 938.4 square miles.

Population density: 0.2 people per square mile   (very low).

Model, Colorado map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Model CCD:

1.4% ($1,250)
Colorado:

0.7% ($1,132)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (68.2 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (109.8 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (520.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Hoehne, CO (4.2 miles),
El Moro, CO (4.8 miles ),
Trinidad, CO (5.2 miles ),
Branson, CO (5.2 miles),
Jansen, CO (5.4 miles),
Starkville, CO (5.5 miles),
Lynn, CO (5.5 miles),
Aguilar, CO (5.6 miles )

Latitude: 37.38 N, Longitude: 104.09 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 719

Distribution of median household income in Model, CO in 2022
Model satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.1%
Colorado:

3.2%
Most common industries in Model, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (21.9%)
  • Educational services (18.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.1%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Utilities (7.8%)
  • Machinery (4.7%)
  • Health care (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (36.8%)
  • Construction (13.2%)
  • Utilities (13.2%)
  • Machinery (7.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (46.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (23.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (7.7%)
  • Health care (7.7%)
  • Social assistance (7.7%)
  • Personal & laundry services (7.7%)
Most common occupations in Model, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (17.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.9%)
  • Engineers (7.8%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (4.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4.7%)
  • Child care workers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (28.9%)
  • Engineers (13.2%)
  • Child care workers (7.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (7.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (26.9%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (11.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.7%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (7.7%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.7%)

Average climate in Model, Colorado

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Model, Colorado average temperatures Model, Colorado average precipitation Model, Colorado humidity Model, Colorado wind speed Model, Colorado snowfall Model, Colorado sunshine Model, Colorado clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Model-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Colorado state average. It is 80% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1978, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 19.1 miles away from the Model place center injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/29/1964, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 64.0 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Model-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 667% 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 40.1 miles away from Model center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 49.0 miles away from Model center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 50.7 miles away from Model 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 35.0 miles away from Model center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 603.7 miles away from Model center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 9/5/2001 at 10:52:07, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 33.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Las Animas County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 4, Floods: 2, Snows: 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).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Model:

  • Pueblo Community College (about 69 miles; Pueblo, CO; Full-time enrollment: 5,329)
  • Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 70 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,993)
  • Adams State University (about 99 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • Pikes Peak Community College (about 104 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 10,395)
  • Colorado College (about 110 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,199)
  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs (about 112 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 8,700)
  • Colorado Technical University-Online (about 113 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 22,771)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Model: East Windmill (A), Lower Windmill (B), Burr Windmill (C), Rock Crossing (D), Thatcher (E), Deal Windmill (F), Hall Windmill (G), Vega Corral (H), West Fork Long Branch (I), Hixson Windmill (J), Hidden Valley Ranch (K), Rourke Ranch (L), Barbee Windmill (M), J B Windmill (N), Corner Windmill (O), Double Tank Windmill (P), Ahern Windmill (Q), West Pasture Windmill (R), Pool Windmill (S), Sutton Windmill (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Wilcox Cemetery (1), Mestas Cemetery (2), Simpson Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Browns Lake (A), Simpson Lake (B), Twin Lakes (C), Bates Lake (D), Perky Reservoir (E), Big Reservoir (F), Rourke Reservoir (G), Smith Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Big Water Arroyo (A), Chacuaco Creek (B), Lockwood Arroyo (C), Big Arroyo (D), Middle Bear Springs Arroyo (E), Blackwell Arroyo (F), Furness Arroyo (G), Taylor Arroyo (H), Burke Arroyo (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Las Animas 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:

2.3 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.6%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

1.5%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

9.8%
Whole state:

9.3%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

4.9%
Whole state:

4.1%
479 people in state prisons in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Model:

Marital status in Model, CO
  • Never married: 13.0%
  • Now married: 68.3%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 9.8%
  • Divorced: 8.9%

For population 25 years and over in Model:

  • High school or higher: 83.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 38.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Colorado average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Model, CO (based on Las Animas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic12,1964
Evangelical Protestant1,34313
Mainline Protestant2583
Other322
None1,678-
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: 5
Las Animas County:

3.14 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

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

0.63 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Here:

3.76 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

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

11.29 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

8.99 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Las Animas County:

6.6%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Las Animas County:

20.7%
Colorado:

18.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Las Animas County:

10.3%
State:

9.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Model:

  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KCMN (1530 AM; 15 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KGHF (1350 AM; 5 kW; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Model:

  • KCRT-FM (92.5 FM; TRINIDAD, CO; Owner: PHILLIPS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K207BN (89.3 FM; TRINIDAD, CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KBKZ (96.5 FM; RATON, NM; Owner: PHILLIPS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDZA-FM (107.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRTN-FM (93.9 FM; RATON, NM; Owner: RATON BROADCASTING COMPANY)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Model)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • MODEL, 485251 Cr 52 (Lat: 37.367028 Lon: -104.266139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WQQD408,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 10/04/2022, Expiration Date: 11/06/2032, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • BUSCH RANCH, Colorado 10 (Lat: 37.774306 Lon: -104.406444), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 92.1 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WQZG476,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6815.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/09/2017, Expiration Date: 05/09/2027, Certifier: Dave Cundiff, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (972) 907-1131, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N0NFI, Previous Call Sign: N0LWM, Licensee ID: L00310197, Grant Date: 07/12/2011, Expiration Date: 07/12/2021, Cancellation Date: 07/13/2023, Registrant: Robert S Bounds, 41097 Co Rd 121.0, Model, CO 81059


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 320D (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 183 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 558S, N558S, N-558S, Serial Number: 320D0099, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 02/08/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 12/16/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Linda D Bounds, 41097 County Road 121.0, Model, CO 81059

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Model, CO
  • 72.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.7%Wood
  • 7.4%Utility gas
  • 3.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Model, CO
  • 50.0%Utility gas
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Model 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.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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