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Population in July 2007: 518.
Males: 257  (49.7%)
Females: 261  (50.3%)
Median resident age:

39.2 years
Colorado median age:

34.3 years

Zip code: 80101

Estimated median household income in 2022: $83,384 (it was $41,094 in 2000)
Agate:

$83,384
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,212 (it was $16,137 in 2000)

Agate CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $442,495 (it was $146,600 in 2000)
Agate:

$442,495
CO:

$531,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $641,371; detached houses: $651,849; townhouses or other attached units: $327,498; mobile homes: $135,205
March 2022 cost of living index in Agate: 100.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Agate, CO (2000)
    • 41089.3%White alone
    • 367.8%Hispanic
    • 122.6%Two or more races
    • 10.2%American Indian alone



According to our research of Colorado and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Agate, Colorado as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Agate is 259 to 1.


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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5458 feet

Land area: 594.8 square miles.

Population density: 0.9 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.3% ($383)
Colorado:

0.7% ($1,132)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: South Aurora, CO (48.8 miles , pop. 297,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (606.4 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Deer Trail, CO (4.0 miles ),
Limon, CO (4.1 miles ),
Simla, CO (4.3 miles ),
Peoria, CO (4.6 miles),
Ramah, CO (4.7 miles),
Comanche Creek, CO (5.0 miles ),
Byers, CO (5.1 miles ),
Genoa, CO (5.1 miles )

Latitude: 39.39 N, Longitude: 103.96 W

Area code: 719

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

2.7%
Colorado:

3.2%
Most common industries in Agate, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (21.7%)
  • Educational services (14.6%)
  • Construction (9.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.9%)
  • Truck transportation (5.7%)
  • Health care (3.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (29.4%)
  • Construction (14.3%)
  • Truck transportation (9.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.5%)
  • Educational services (6.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.6%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (26.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.5%)
  • Health care (9.3%)
  • Printing & related support activities (4.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Agate, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (18.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (25.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Other financial specialists (4.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (14.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.1%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (8.1%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.8%)
  • Registered nurses (4.7%)
  • Cashiers (4.7%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.7%)

Average climate in Agate, Colorado

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Agate-area historical tornado activity is above Colorado state average. It is 32% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/6/1990, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.2 miles away from the Agate place center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

On 6/6/1990, a category F3 tornado 17.1 miles away from the place center injured 14 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Agate-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 635% 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 496.0 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 166.2 miles away from Agate center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 223.8 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 175.8 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 176.7 miles away from Agate center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 601.6 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Elbert County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 3, Landslides: 2, Mudslides: 2, Snows: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Airports located in Agate:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Agate:

  • Community College of Aurora (about 50 miles; Aurora, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,730)
  • Jones International University (about 51 miles; Centennial, CO; FT enrollment: 2,556)
  • Colorado State University-Global Campus (about 53 miles; Greenwood Village, CO; FT enrollment: 3,642)
  • United States Air Force Academy (about 57 miles; USAFA, CO; FT enrollment: 5,088)
  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs (about 57 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 8,700)
  • University of Denver (about 58 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 9,621)
  • Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (about 59 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,049)

Public elementary/middle school in Agate:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Agate: Kuhns Crossing (A), Brittingham Ranch (B), River Bend (C), Agate Volunteer Fire Department (D), North Central Fire Protection District (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: River Bend Cemetery (1), Norton Cemetery (2), Gair Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Agate Number 1 Reservoir (A), Walter Burns Detention Reservoir (B), John Brittingham Reservoir (C), Frank Ehman Detention Reservoir Number 2 (D), Shirley Detention Reservoir Number 1 (E), Frank Ehman Detention Reservoir (F), M H Number 2 Reservoir (G), Ball Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Reed Springs Creek (A), Bland Creek (B), Key Creek (C), Agate Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Elbert County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Agate and their reported violations in the past:

AGATE WA (Population served: 70, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-25-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-25-2011), St Compliance achieved (JAN-31-2012), St Public Notif received (FEB-16-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-15-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-15-2011), St Public Notif received (JAN-06-2012), St Compliance achieved (SEP-07-2012)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-30-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-30-2008), St Compliance achieved (FEB-02-2009)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In AUG-2007, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-24-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-24-2007), St Public Notif received (AUG-31-2007), St Compliance achieved (MAR-31-2008)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2006 and SEP-2006, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-18-2006), St Compliance achieved (JAN-30-2007)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-28-2006), St Public Notif requested (MAR-28-2006), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (NOV-30-2006), St Public Notif requested (NOV-30-2006), St Public Notif received (JAN-12-2007), St Compliance achieved (JAN-12-2007)
  • 33 regular monitoring violations
  • One other older monitoring violation
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

73.0%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.1%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

5.0%
Whole state:

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

1.5%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in Agate:

Marital status in Agate, CO
  • Never married: 21.0%
  • Now married: 66.4%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 4.1%
  • Divorced: 8.5%

For population 25 years and over in Agate:

  • High school or higher: 88.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Colorado average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Agate, CO (based on Elbert County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,31713
Catholic1,0221
Other7442
Mainline Protestant3847
None19,619-
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
Elbert County:

0.44 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Elbert County:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Here:

3.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

4.8%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Elbert County:

17.4%
Colorado:

18.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in Agate:

  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KNRC (1150 AM; 10 kW; ENGLEWOOD, CO; Owner: NRC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCMN (1530 AM; 15 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)
  • 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)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Agate:

  • KAVD (103.1 FM; LIMON, CO; Owner: THE MEADOWLARK GROUP, INC.)
  • KBRU-FM (101.7 FM; FORT MORGAN, CO; Owner: ON-AIR FAMILY, LLC)
  • KJMN (92.1 FM; CASTLE ROCK, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • K220IK (91.9 FM; LIMON, CO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KCCY (96.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKMG (98.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKFM (98.1 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KYZX (103.9 FM; PUEBLO WEST, CO; Owner: COLORADO SPRINGS RADIO B/CASTRS, INC)
  • KBIQ (102.7 FM; MANITOU SPRINGS, CO; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KKCS-FM (101.9 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: WALTON STATIONS - COLORADO, INC.)
  • KRCC (91.5 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: THE COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • KSKX (105.5 FM; SECURITY, CO; Owner: OPTIMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKLI (106.3 FM; WIDEFIELD, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGFT (100.7 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC)
  • KTLF (90.5 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OF COLORADO SPRINGS, INC.)
  • KMOM (96.1 FM; FOUNTAIN, CO; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSPZ (92.9 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVUU (99.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCME (88.7 FM; MANITOU SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCAST HOUSE, INC)
  • KQMT (99.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 41032 2nd Ave Agate School Bldg (Lat: 39.807472 Lon: -103.013556), Call Sign: KNCW663, Licensee ID: L00489818,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.4600 MHz, Grant Date: 12/02/1996, Expiration Date: 02/11/2002, Cancellation Date: 04/02/2002, Registrant: Agate School District 300, Agate, CO 80101, Phone: (719) 764-2741

  • 8 Mi Se (Lat: 39.472194 Lon: -103.933833), Call Sign: KNFE261,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.865 MHz, Grant Date: 12/20/1996, Expiration Date: 02/05/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2002, Registrant: Edward T Butler, Box 1, Agate, CO 80101, Phone: (719) 764-2334


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • AGATE, 39520 County Road 153 (Agate #35353) (Lat: 39.439806 Lon: -103.937667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 102.1 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQMY330,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11395.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/06/2020, Expiration Date: 11/05/2030, Certifier: Jeff Kisner, Registrant: Lukas, Lafuria, Gutierrez & Sachs, LLP, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 1200, Tysons, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8671, Fax: (703) 584-8686, Email:

  • DN03323C, 39520 County Road 153 (Agate #35353) (Lat: 39.439806 Lon: -103.937667), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 102.1 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQWD807,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz, 11465.0 MHz... (+19 more), Grant Date: 07/27/2015, Expiration Date: 07/27/2025, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • AGATE, 39520 County Road 153 (Lat: 39.439806 Lon: -103.937667), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 102.1 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQYF709,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2016, Expiration Date: 09/13/2026, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • Bijou Creek, Bijou Creek, 14.0 Miles W Of (Lat: 39.403556 Lon: -104.216194), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 27.4 m, Call Sign: WRBX821,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10785.0 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 07/19/2018, Expiration Date: 07/19/2028, Certifier: Mike Garland, Registrant: Utility Telecom Consulting Group, Inc., 9850 S Maryland Pkwy, A5-108, Las Vegas, NV 89183, Phone: (702) 340-1706, Email:

  • BIJOU CREEK, 14.0 Miles West Of Agate Co (Lat: 39.403028 Lon: -104.216889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 27.4 m, Call Sign: WEF406, Licensee ID: L00097088,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6625.00 MHz, 6665.00 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 06/01/2012, Expiration Date: 06/13/2022, Cancellation Date: 06/26/2017, Registrant: Tri State Generation & Transmission Association Inc


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Agate)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-38-112 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 183 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 2541B, N2541B, N-2541B, Serial Number: 38-79A0117, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 11/01/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 04/17/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Randy L Clark, 41130 1st Ave, Agate, CO 80101
  • Aircraft: BALLOON WORKS FIREFLY 7 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 63 mph), Engine: None
    N-Number: 74168, N74168, N-74168, Serial Number: F7-306, Airworthiness Date: 03/13/1986, Certificate Issue Date: 03/23/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Daniel P Aglar, 23267 E Lost Creek Trl, Agate, CO 80101
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 7979E, N7979E, N-7979E, Serial Number: 17779, Certificate Issue Date: 01/06/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Daniel P Aglar, 23267 E Lost Creek Trail, Agate, CO 80101
  • Aircraft: HELICYCLE/MORRISEY R R RM-1 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Turbo-shaft)
    N-Number: 867TV, N867TV, N-867TV, Serial Number: 007, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 03/08/2006, Certificate Issue Date: 01/05/2016
    Registrant (LLC): Turbine V LLC, Po Box 34, Agate, CO 80101
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/06/2019

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 12. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 25 took place in 2016, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Agate, CO When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (66.7%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (22.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Agate, CO
    • 11866.7%Outside Fires
    • 3922.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 1910.7%Structure Fires
    • 10.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Agate, CO
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Agate, CO
  • 65.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.9%Electricity
  • 9.5%Utility gas
  • 7.3%Other fuel
  • 3.6%Wood
  • 1.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.5%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Agate, CO
  • 70.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.5%Electricity
  • 4.5%Wood
  • 4.5%Other fuel


Agate compared to Colorado 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.

Agate on our top lists:

  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 larger cities with the lowest real estate taxes percentage (population 50,000+)"
  • #80 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
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