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Valdez, Colorado

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Population in 2010: 47.
Males: 27  (58.3%)
Females: 20  (41.7%)
Median resident age:

6.6 years
Colorado median age:

37.7 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,917
Valdez:

$49,917
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,504

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $217,615
Valdez:

$217,615
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 Valdez: 90.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Valdez, CO (2022)
    • 758.3%White alone
    • 433.3%Hispanic
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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6460 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (79.3 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (120.5 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (484.5 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Segundo, CO (1.7 miles),
Cokedale, CO (2.2 miles),
Jansen, CO (3.0 miles),
Starkville, CO (3.1 miles),
Trinidad, CO (3.4 miles ),
Weston, CO (3.5 miles ),
El Moro, CO (3.8 miles ),
Stonewall Gap, CO (4.3 miles)

Latitude: 37.12 N, Longitude: 104.70 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 719

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.1%
Colorado:

3.2%

Earthquake activity:

Valdez-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 701% 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 4.1 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 14.1 miles away from Valdez center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 14.5 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 10.3 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 4.8 miles away from Valdez center
On 9/5/2001 at 10:52:07, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 4.8 miles away from Valdez center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), 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).

Hospitals and medical centers near Valdez:

  • LIFE SOURCE SERVICES INC (Hospital, about 12 miles away; TRINIDAD, CO)
  • RELIANT RENAL CARE- TRINIDAD (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; TRINIDAD, CO)
  • TRINIDAD INN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; TRINIDAD, CO)
  • MT SAN RAFAEL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; TRINIDAD, CO)

Amtrak station near Valdez:

  • 12 miles: TRINIDAD (PINE ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Valdez:

  • Adams State University (about 70 miles; Alamosa, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,805)
  • Pueblo Community College (about 80 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,329)
  • Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 83 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,993)
  • New Mexico Highlands University (about 110 miles; Las Vegas, NM; FT enrollment: 2,931)
  • Pikes Peak Community College (about 114 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 10,395)
  • Colorado College (about 120 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,199)
  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs (about 123 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 8,700)

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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:

2.0 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

56.5%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.7%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Valdez:

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

For population 25 years and over in Valdez:

  • High school or higher: 50.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 50.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Colorado average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Valdez, 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
This county:

3.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Las Animas County:

0.63 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

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

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:
Here:

6.6%
State:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

20.7%
State:

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

10.3%
State:

9.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Valdez:

  • 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.)
  • KCRT (1240 AM; 0 kW; TRINIDAD, CO; Owner: PHILLIPS 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)
  • KRTN (1490 AM; 1 kW; RATON, NM; Owner: RATON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Valdez:

  • 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.)
  • KRTN-FM (93.9 FM; RATON, NM; Owner: RATON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKIT (99.1 FM; ANGEL FIRE, NM; Owner: DMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K216CT (91.1 FM; EAGLE NEST, NM; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO)
  • KDZA-FM (107.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Valdez fatal accident list:

Dec 12, 2018 07:48 PM, Sr-12, Lat: 37.127500, Lon: -104.698861, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 3, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 6, 2008 04:20 AM, Sr-12, Lat: 37.126180, Lon: -104.701670, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 18.4mTotal length
  • 3,958Total average daily traffic
  • 257Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,241Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • Moltrer, Lat: 37.107778 Lon: -104.718944, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 27.4 m, Overall height: 30.1 m, Call Sign: WQOA482,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/26/2011, Expiration Date: 07/26/2021, Cancellation Date: 08/05/2021, Certifier: Richard Wilson, Registrant: Secom, Inc., 27850 Harris Road, La Junta, CO 81050, Phone: (719) 383-1444, Fax: (719) 384-7320, Email:

  • Moltrer, Lat: 37.107778 Lon: -104.718944, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 27.4 m, Overall height: 30.1 m, Call Sign: WQOA482,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/26/2011, Expiration Date: 07/26/2021, Cancellation Date: 08/05/2021, Certifier: Richard Wilson, Registrant: Secom, Inc., 27850 Harris Road, La Junta, CO 81050, Phone: (719) 383-1444, Fax: (719) 384-7320, Email:

  • Moltrer, Lat: 37.107778 Lon: -104.718944, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 27.4 m, Overall height: 30.1 m, Call Sign: WQOA482,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/26/2011, Expiration Date: 07/26/2021, Cancellation Date: 08/05/2021, Certifier: Richard Wilson, Registrant: Secom, Inc., 27850 Harris Road, La Junta, CO 81050, Phone: (719) 383-1444, Fax: (719) 384-7320, Email:

  • Moltrer, Lat: 37.107778 Lon: -104.718944, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 27.4 m, Overall height: 30.1 m, Call Sign: WQOA482,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/26/2011, Expiration Date: 07/26/2021, Cancellation Date: 08/05/2021, Certifier: Richard Wilson, Registrant: Secom, Inc., 27850 Harris Road, La Junta, CO 81050, Phone: (719) 383-1444, Fax: (719) 384-7320, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Valdez, CO
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Valdez 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 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 significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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