Kit Carson, Colorado

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Population in 2022: 252 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -0.4%
 
Males: 138  (54.8%)
Females: 114  (45.2%)
Median resident age:

42.5 years
Colorado median age:

37.7 years

Zip codes: 80825.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,858 (it was $19,531 in 2000)
Kit Carson:

$55,858
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,385 (it was $13,832 in 2000)

Kit Carson town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $147,281 (it was $38,000 in 2000)
Kit Carson:

$147,281
CO:

$531,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $264,211; detached houses: $267,001

Median gross rent in 2022: $503.

March 2022 cost of living index in Kit Carson: 89.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.9%

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  • Races in Kit Carson, CO (2022)
    • 19785.7%White alone
    • 146.1%Two or more races
    • 73.0%Black alone
    • 41.7%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 41.7%Hispanic



According to our research of Colorado and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Kit Carson, Colorado as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Kit Carson is 260 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (42.7%), Irish (14.0%), Scottish (6.7%), English (6.0%), African (4.0%), Czech (2.7%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 4288 feet

Land area: 0.56 square miles.

Population density: 452 people per square mile   (low).

Kit Carson, Colorado map

6 residents are foreign born (2.4% Latin America).

This town:

2.4%
Colorado:

8.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Kit Carson town:

0.5% ($199)
Colorado:

0.7% ($1,132)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (104.7 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (107.9 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (532.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Eads, CO (4.4 miles ),
Cheyenne Wells, CO (4.9 miles ),
Brandon, CO (5.4 miles),
Haswell, CO (5.4 miles),
Sheridan Lake, CO (5.8 miles),
Seibert, CO (6.1 miles),
Vona, CO (6.1 miles),
Stratton, CO (6.2 miles )

Latitude: 38.76 N, Longitude: 102.79 W

Area code: 719

Distribution of median household income in Kit Carson, CO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Kit Carson, CO in 2022

Kit Carson satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Colorado:

3.2%
Most common industries in Kit Carson, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (19.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (13.2%)
  • Health care (11.0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (9.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.5%)
  • Construction (5.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (23.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (15.4%)
  • Construction (12.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (12.8%)
  • Truck transportation (7.7%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (28.8%)
  • Health care (19.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.6%)
  • U. S. Postal service (9.6%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (5.8%)
Most common occupations in Kit Carson, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.5%)
  • Plant and system operators (5.5%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Plant and system operators (12.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.7%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (7.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (13.5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.6%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.8%)

Average climate in Kit Carson, Colorado

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Kit Carson-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Colorado state average. It is 12% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/17/1971, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 26.1 miles away from the Kit Carson town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1975, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 2.4 miles away from the town center .

Earthquake activity:

Kit Carson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 605% 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 570.5 miles away from Kit Carson 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 157.1 miles away from Kit Carson center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 167.0 miles away from Kit Carson center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 167.9 miles away from Kit Carson center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 290.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 359.7 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 Cheyenne County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Kit Carson topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kit Carson:

  • Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 102 miles; Pueblo, CO; Full-time enrollment: 5,993)
  • Pueblo Community College (about 106 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,329)
  • Pikes Peak Community College (about 108 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 10,395)
  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs (about 109 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 8,700)
  • Colorado College (about 110 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,199)
  • Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (about 111 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,049)
  • Colorado Technical University-Online (about 111 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 22,771)

Public high school in Kit Carson:

Public elementary/middle school in Kit Carson:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: West Cheyenne Fire Protection District / Kit Carson Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Good Sheppard Kit Carson Inn (110 East Street).

Cheyenne 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 Kit Carson and their reported violations in the past:

KIT CARSON TOWN OF (Population served: 326, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-16-2009), St Public Notif requested (APR-13-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-13-2010), St Public Notif received (MAR-08-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-16-2009), St Public Notif requested (APR-13-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-13-2010), St Public Notif received (MAR-08-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-16-2009), St Public Notif requested (FEB-12-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-12-2009), St Public Notif received (MAR-08-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-10-2008), St Public Notif requested (NOV-10-2008), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-16-2009), St Public Notif received (MAR-08-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2008 and SEP-2008, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-10-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-10-2008), St Public Notif received (DEC-24-2008), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-16-2009), St Public Notif received (MAR-08-2013)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2008 and JUN-2008, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-14-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-14-2008), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-16-2009), St Public Notif received (MAR-08-2013)
  • 6 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-24-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-24-2011), St Compliance achieved (JUL-31-2011), St Public Notif received (MAR-08-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-28-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-28-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAY-23-2008)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-19-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-19-2007), St Public Notif received (JAN-03-2008), St Compliance achieved (AUG-19-2008)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-19-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-19-2007), St Public Notif received (JAN-03-2008), St Compliance achieved (AUG-19-2008)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In SEP-2006, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-19-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-19-2006), St Compliance achieved (APR-04-2008)
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 22 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

59.6%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

1.1%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

15 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional) in 2010
13 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Kit Carson (2011 data):

  • Kit Carson State Bank: at 113 Main Street, branch established on 1909/11/19. Info updated 2006/07/20: Bank assets: $72.4 mil, Deposits: $64.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Harker Investments, Lllp

For population 15 years and over in Kit Carson:

Marital status in Kit Carson, CO
  • Never married: 18.8%
  • Now married: 52.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.8%
  • Divorced: 20.1%

For population 25 years and over in Kit Carson:

  • High school or higher: 96.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.4%
  • Unemployed: 5.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 13.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
Colorado average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Kit Carson, CO (based on Cheyenne County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5087
Catholic2801
Mainline Protestant1723
None876-
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
This county:

5.69 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
Here:

5.69 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Cheyenne County:

5.69 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

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

6.4%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

18.3%
Colorado:

18.4%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Cheyenne County:

17.1%
State:

9.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.4%
Colorado:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

46.0%
Colorado:

47.8%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.4
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.2%
Colorado:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

14.6%
Colorado:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Colorado:

6.8

Overweight people:
Kit Carson:

36.0%
Colorado:

33.3%

General health condition:
Kit Carson:

54.6%
State:

57.3%

Average condition of hearing:
Kit Carson:

74.2%
Colorado:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Kit Carson, CO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 1$6,622$79,4643$926
Other Government Administration 0$0 14$5,896
Totals for Government 1$6,622$79,46417$6,822

Kit Carson government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $271,000 ($1075.40)
    Financial Administration: $201,000 ($797.62)
    Sewerage: $142,000 ($563.49)
    Gas Utilities: $120,000 ($476.19)
    Water Utilities: $67,000 ($265.87)
    General Public Buildings: $61,000 ($242.06)
    Housing and Community Development: $41,000 ($162.70)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($43.65)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($15.87)
    Natural Resources - Other: $3,000 ($11.90)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $17,000 ($67.46)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $3,000 ($11.90)
    Other - Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($3.97)
    Other - Housing and Community Development: $1,000 ($3.97)
    Other - Public Welfare - Other: $1,000 ($3.97)
    Other - Transit Utilities: $1,000 ($3.97)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $287,000 ($1138.89)

Kit Carson government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $114,000 ($452.38)
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($55.56)
    Other: $8,000 ($31.75)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($7.94)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $101,000 ($400.79)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $11,000 ($43.65)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $26,000 ($103.17)
    Royalties: $4,000 ($15.87)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($3.97)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $195,000 ($773.81)
    Water Utilities: $69,000 ($273.81)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $28,000 ($111.11)
    Highways: $9,000 ($35.71)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $344,000 ($1365.08)
    Property: $10,000 ($39.68)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $6,000 ($23.81)
    Public Utilities Sales: $6,000 ($23.81)
    Other License: $5,000 ($19.84)
    Motor Vehicle License: $1,000 ($3.97)
    Tobacco Products Sales: $1,000 ($3.97)
    Other Selective Sales: $1,000 ($3.97)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($3.97)

Kit Carson government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $423,000 ($1678.57)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $385,000 ($1527.78)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $38,000 ($150.79)

Kit Carson government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $70,000 ($277.78)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $281,000 ($1115.08)

Strongest AM radio stations in Kit Carson:

  • 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.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KLMR (920 AM; 5 kW; LAMAR, CO; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KCMN (1530 AM; 15 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)

Kit Carson fatal accident list:

Jul 30, 2000 09:45 PM, Sr-59, Lat: 38.764460, Lon: -102.795187, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2
Dec 10, 1979 10:42 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 115ft / 34.5mTotal length
  • $2,117,000Total costs
  • 19,400Total average daily traffic
  • 8,421Total average daily truck traffic
  • 25,613Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Kit Carson)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 38.768639 Lon: -102.794944, Call Sign: WQLG664,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.287 MHz, Grant Date: 11/02/2019, Expiration Date: 01/14/2030, Certifier: Chuck Emmert, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • STATION, 7.25 Mi S Of (Lat: 38.659722 Lon: -102.789917), Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WNTP454,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.256 MHz, 952.256 MHz, Grant Date: 06/02/2022, Expiration Date: 08/18/2032, Certifier: Suzette L O'Connor, Registrant: Kinder Morgan Inc., 1001 Lousiana Street, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: (866) 775-5785, Email:

  • CO-KIT CARSO, South Of Route 40 (Lat: 38.760806 Lon: -102.793611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.6 m, Call Sign: WQIQ713,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6685.00 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, 6685.00 MHz... (+56 more), Grant Date: 05/31/2017, Expiration Date: 06/02/2027, Certifier: Francis J Dirico, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, 40 Lone Street, Marshfield, MA 02050, Phone: (781) 319-1011, Fax: (781) 837-4000, Email:

  • KIT CARSON, 12433 County Road 14 (Lat: 38.784389 Lon: -102.906333), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.8 m, Call Sign: WQTH797,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/09/2024, Expiration Date: 02/05/2034, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • KIT CARSON T, 608 Us Hwy 287 (Lat: 38.766139 Lon: -102.802889), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.5 m, Call Sign: WRFT292,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/28/2020, Expiration Date: 04/28/2030, Certifier: Bj Mayhan, Registrant: Rebeltec Communications LLC, Kit Carson, CO 80825, Phone: (719) 767-8902, Email:

  • DN02846A, South Of Route 40 (Lat: 38.760806 Lon: -102.793611), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.6 m, Call Sign: WRYM852,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, 6137.92 MHz, Grant Date: 08/29/2023, Expiration Date: 08/29/2033, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • Kit Carson, 7.25 Mi S (Lat: 38.659722 Lon: -102.790000), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 81 m, Call Sign: KBB25,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6775.62 MHz, Grant Date: 08/28/2020, Expiration Date: 09/14/2030, Certifier: Suzette L O'Connor, Registrant: Kinder Morgan Inc., 1001 Lousiana Street, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: (866) 775-5785, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KD7MRG, Licensee ID: L00346048, Grant Date: 03/30/2011, Expiration Date: 04/12/2021, Cancellation Date: 04/13/2023, Certifier: Jeff W Little, Registrant: Jeff W Little, 210 W 4th Ave, Kit Carson, CO 80825


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-161 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 38989, N38989, N-38989, Serial Number: 28-7716310, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 07/28/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 03/07/2019
    Registrant (LLC): M5 LLC, 402 E St, Kit Carson, CO 80825
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 555PB, N555PB, N-555PB, Serial Number: 287305016, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 11/12/1999
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, Po Box 36, Kit Carson, CO 80825

2006 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2006 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 12. The highest number of fires - 21 took place in 2018, and the least - 6 in 2015. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Kit Carson, CO When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (67.9%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (22.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Kit Carson, CO
    • 10867.9%Outside Fires
    • 3522.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 148.8%Structure Fires
    • 21.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Kit Carson, CO
Most common first names in Kit Carson, CO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John877.9 years
George878.6 years
William575.2 years
Mary580.0 years
Earl480.5 years
Helen483.8 years
Paul480.2 years
Ernest383.7 years
Clara383.0 years
Harold384.6 years
Most common last names in Kit Carson, CO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Wilkerson780.6 years
Hogan688.2 years
Wood582.8 years
Gibbs473.0 years
Fick487.5 years
Schreivogel480.5 years
Keyser360.0 years
Johnson390.3 years
Oswald378.7 years
Lafferty372.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Kit Carson, CO
  • 90.4%Utility gas
  • 5.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Kit Carson, CO
  • 73.3%Utility gas
  • 26.7%Electricity


Kit Carson compared to Colorado state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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