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Bark Ranch, Colorado

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Population in 2010: 213.
Males: 119  (56.2%)
Females: 94  (43.8%)
Median resident age:

64.5 years
Colorado median age:

37.7 years

Zip codes: 80481.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $96,079
Bark Ranch:

$96,079
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $58,202

Bark Ranch CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $743,700
Bark Ranch:

$743,700
CO:

$531,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $673,468; detached houses: $684,201
March 2022 cost of living index in Bark Ranch: 97.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 31.8%

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Ancestries: European (42.0%), Romanian (16.0%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 8560 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Boulder, CO (11.7 miles , pop. 94,673).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (29.0 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (585.1 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Hidden Lake, CO (1.5 miles),
Jamestown, CO (1.6 miles ),
Gold Hill, CO (2.0 miles ),
Ward, CO (2.2 miles),
Sunshine, CO (2.3 miles ),
Upper St. Vrain, CO (2.3 miles ),
Lazy Acres, CO (2.4 miles ),
Crisman, CO (2.6 miles)

Latitude: 40.12 N, Longitude: 105.44 W

Distribution of median household income in Bark Ranch, CO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bark Ranch, CO in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Colorado:

3.2%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 94.5. This is worse than average.

City:

94.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2011 was 0.439. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.439
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 2.52. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.52
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 45.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

45.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 7.98. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.98
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Bark Ranch-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Colorado state average. It is 11% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/22/2008, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 37.2 miles away from the Bark Ranch place center killed one person and injured 78 people and caused $147 million in damages.

On 6/15/1988, a category F3 tornado 38.0 miles away from the place center injured 7 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bark Ranch-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 693% 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 407.0 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 157.7 miles away from Bark Ranch center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 508.8 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 215.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 389.5 miles away from Bark Ranch center
On 2/3/1995 at 15:26:10, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MB, 4.6 MS, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 240.6 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 Boulder County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 5, Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Landslides: 3, Mudslides: 3, Snows: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Bark Ranch:

  • BOULDER COMMUNITY HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; BOULDER, CO)
  • HOSPICE OF MEMORIAL HOSP (Hospital, about 11 miles away; BOULDER, CO)
  • BOULDER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; BOULDER, CO)
  • FAMILY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; BOULDER, CO)
  • ANAM CHARA HOSPICE, LLC (Hospital, about 11 miles away; BOULDER, CO)
  • MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES - BOULDER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; BOULDER, CO)
  • MESA VISTA OF BOULDER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; BOULDER, CO)

Amtrak stations near Bark Ranch:

  • 10 miles: BOULDER (4401 N. BROADWAY) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, snack bar.
  • 19 miles: LONGMONT (615 N. MAUB ST.) - Bus Station

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bark Ranch:

  • University of Colorado Boulder (about 12 miles; Boulder, CO; Full-time enrollment: 28,328)
  • Front Range Community College (about 26 miles; Westminster, CO; FT enrollment: 14,756)
  • Colorado School of Mines (about 28 miles; Golden, CO; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Regis University (about 32 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 6,975)
  • Red Rocks Community College (about 32 miles; Lakewood, CO; FT enrollment: 6,185)
  • Colorado Christian University (about 34 miles; Lakewood, CO; FT enrollment: 2,959)
  • University of Colorado Denver (about 35 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 14,727)

Points of interest:

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Boulder 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:

63.4%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.5%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 3.2% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Bark Ranch:

Marital status in Bark Ranch, CO
  • Never married: 25.8%
  • Now married: 59.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 14.5%

For population 25 years and over in Bark Ranch:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 84.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 27.6%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.0
Colorado average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bark Ranch, CO (based on Boulder County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic59,24011
Evangelical Protestant28,825101
Mainline Protestant19,12643
Other14,35974
Orthodox7184
None172,299-
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: 45
Boulder County:

1.56 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.10 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 11
Boulder County:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 68
Boulder County:

2.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 287
Here:

9.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

3.6%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Boulder County:

12.5%
Colorado:

18.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.4%
State:

9.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Bark Ranch:

  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KVCU (1190 AM; 7 kW; BOULDER, CO; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF CO FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRKS (990 AM; 10 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KLZ (560 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KHOW (630 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPOF (910 AM; 5 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: PILLAR OF FIRE)
  • KRKY (930 AM; 4 kW; GRANBY, CO; Owner: GRAND COUNTY WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KHNC (1360 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, CO; Owner: DONALD A. AND SHARON E. WIEDEMAN)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bark Ranch:

  • KRKS-FM (94.7 FM; LAFAYETTE, CO; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF COLORADO, INC)
  • KBCO-FM (97.3 FM; BOULDER, CO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXDC (102.1 FM; ESTES PARK, CO; Owner: HIGH PEAK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KBPI (106.7 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KALC (105.9 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KYGO-FM (98.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • K229AC (93.7 FM; WARD, CO; Owner: BOULDER COMMUNITY BROADCAST ASSOC., INC.)
  • KFMD (95.7 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOSI (101.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KRFX (103.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KXPK (96.5 FM; EVERGREEN, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KJCD (104.3 FM; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • KQMT (99.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)
  • KDJM (92.5 FM; BROOMFIELD, CO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KTCL (93.3 FM; FORT COLLINS, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KUVO (89.3 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: DENVER EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING)
  • KQKS (107.5 FM; LAKEWOOD, CO; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF COLORADO)
  • KIMN (100.3 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KVOD (90.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC)
  • KXKL-FM (105.1 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bark Ranch:

  • KUSA-TV (Channel 9; DENVER, CO; Owner: MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION)
  • K54DK (Channel 54; BOULDER, CO; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KDEN (Channel 25; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: LONGMONT CHANNEL 25, INC.)
  • KTVD (Channel 20; DENVER, CO; Owner: TWENVER BROADCAST, INC.)
  • KCNC-TV (Channel 4; DENVER, CO; Owner: CBS TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
  • KMGH-TV (Channel 7; DENVER, CO; Owner: MCGRAW-HILL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • K47IH (Channel 47; BOULDER, CO; Owner: CHANNEL 20 TV COMPANY)
  • K17CF (Channel 17; BOULDER, CO; Owner: FULL GOSPEL OUTREACH, INC.)
  • K57AA (Channel 57; ESTES PARK, CO; Owner: SYNCOM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KRMA-TV (Channel 6; DENVER, CO; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KWGN-TV (Channel 2; DENVER, CO; Owner: KWGN INC.)
  • K44CT (Channel 44; BOULDER, CO; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • GLACIER VIEW LODGE, .48 Km North Of Grizzly Dr. (Lat: 40.132861 Lon: -105.449139), Type: Pole, Structure height: 5 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WQXX791,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11215.0 MHz, 11215.0 MHz, 11215.0 MHz, 11215.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/08/2016, Expiration Date: 07/08/2026, Certifier: Andrew A Hammond, Registrant: Intelpath, 111 Fuller Rd, Hinsdale, IL 60521, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bark Ranch, CO
  • 46.2%Wood
  • 41.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.3%Electricity


Bark Ranch compared to Colorado 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 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 college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

Bark Ranch on our top lists:

  • #34 on the list of "Top 100 highest located cities"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest average weight of females"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
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