El Moro, Colorado

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Population in 2010: 221.
Males: 121  (55.0%)
Females: 100  (45.0%)
Median resident age:

52.0 years
Colorado median age:

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

$49,917
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,504

El Moro CDP income, earnings, and wages data

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

$217,615
CO:

$531,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $276,586; detached houses: $299,931; mobile homes: $206,988
March 2022 cost of living index in El Moro: 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 El Moro, CO (2022)
    • 17177.0%White alone
    • 4821.6%Hispanic
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Ancestries: Italian (36.9%), English (23.8%), German (13.1%), European (2.4%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5930 feet

2 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.9%
Colorado:

9.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $721 (0.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $885 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (72.6 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (114.7 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (499.3 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Trinidad, CO (2.1 miles ),
Hoehne, CO (2.5 miles),
Jansen, CO (2.6 miles),
Starkville, CO (2.8 miles),
Cokedale, CO (3.2 miles),
Valdez, CO (3.8 miles),
Aguilar, CO (4.0 miles ),
Lynn, CO (4.1 miles)

Latitude: 37.22 N, Longitude: 104.47 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 719

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

5.1%
Colorado:

3.2%

Earthquake activity:

El Moro-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 687% 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 17.1 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 26.9 miles away from El Moro center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 27.9 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 14.2 miles away from El Moro center
On 9/5/2001 at 10:52:07, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 10.1 miles away from El Moro center
On 9/5/2001 at 10:52:07, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 10.1 miles away from El Moro 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 El Moro:

  • RELIANT RENAL CARE- TRINIDAD (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; TRINIDAD, CO)
  • TRINIDAD INN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; TRINIDAD, CO)
  • MT SAN RAFAEL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 4 miles away; TRINIDAD, CO)
  • LIFE SOURCE SERVICES INC (Hospital, about 5 miles away; TRINIDAD, CO)

Amtrak station near El Moro:

  • 5 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 El Moro:

  • Pueblo Community College (about 73 miles; Pueblo, CO; Full-time enrollment: 5,329)
  • Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 76 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,993)
  • Adams State University (about 80 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • Pikes Peak Community College (about 108 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 10,395)
  • Colorado College (about 114 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,199)
  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs (about 117 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 8,700)
  • Colorado Technical University-Online (about 118 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 22,771)

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Cemetery: Rivera Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Mike Gagliardi Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Gray Creek (A). Display/hide its location 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:

2.4 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

71.3%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.1%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.1% of all households

For population 15 years and over in El Moro:

Marital status in El Moro, CO
  • Never married: 21.7%
  • Now married: 60.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 13.2%

For population 25 years and over in El Moro:

  • High school or higher: 96.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.9%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
Colorado average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for El Moro, 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
Here:

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
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:
Las Animas County:

6.6%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Las Animas County:

20.7%
Colorado:

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

10.3%
Colorado:

9.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in El Moro:

  • KCRT (1240 AM; 0 kW; TRINIDAD, CO; Owner: PHILLIPS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KRTN (1490 AM; 1 kW; RATON, NM; Owner: RATON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KCMN (1530 AM; 15 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)

Strongest FM radio stations in El Moro:

  • 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)
  • KDZA-FM (107.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKIT (99.1 FM; ANGEL FIRE, NM; Owner: DMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K216CT (91.1 FM; EAGLE NEST, NM; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO)
  • K278AO (103.5 FM; TRINIDAD, CO; Owner: JEANNIE SCHOTTLE)
  • K202CU (88.3 FM; JANSEN, CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • K219CP (91.7 FM; TRINIDAD, CO; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around El Moro:

  • K03DO (Channel 3; HOEHNE, CO; Owner: VALLEY METRO.RECREATION DISTRICT)
  • K07HK (Channel 7; HOEHNE, CO; Owner: VALLEY METRO.RECREATION DISTRICT)
  • K09HU (Channel 9; HOEHNE, CO; Owner: VALLEY METRO.RECREATION DISTRICT)

El Moro fatal accident list:

Jun 26, 2016 09:45 AM, Cr-75.1, Lat: 37.216700, Lon: -104.464542, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 5, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 16, 2010 09:55 AM, 75.1 Road, Lat: 37.216728, Lon: -104.464575, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 12, 2005 06:30 PM, Us-160, Lat: 37.217410, Lon: -104.441430, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 161ft / 49.0mTotal length
  • $5,107,000Total costs
  • 33,206Total average daily traffic
  • 5,711Total average daily truck traffic
  • 40,202Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in El Moro, CO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 51960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 51990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for El Moro, CO

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Bowen Mtn., Bowen Mtn. - 2.56mi Wnw (Lat: 37.239750 Lon: -104.510806), Type: Mast, Structure height: 13 m, Overall height: 20 m, Call Sign: KNNG255,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.475 MHz, 452.900 MHz, 457.900 MHz, Grant Date: 12/31/2010, Expiration Date: 01/10/2021, Cancellation Date: 08/15/2017, Certifier: Robert C Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:

  • L2 MOBILES, Lat: 37.239389 Lon: -104.510583, Call Sign: WNXD614,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.295 MHz, 160.590 MHz, Grant Date: 09/23/2021, Expiration Date: 08/26/2031, Certifier: Robert C Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in El Moro, CO
  • 44.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 34.0%Wood
  • 17.0%Electricity
  • 4.3%Utility gas


El Moro compared to Colorado state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black 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 college students below state average.
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