Poncha Springs, Colorado

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Population in 2022: 1,266 (84% urban, 16% rural).
Population change since 2000: +171.7%
Males: 626  (49.5%)
Females: 640  (50.5%)
Median resident age:

51.9 years
Colorado median age:

37.7 years

Zip codes: 81242.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,358 (it was $31,429 in 2000)
Poncha Springs:

$70,358
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $47,396 (it was $16,864 in 2000)

Poncha Springs town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $449,366 (it was $126,700 in 2000)
Poncha Springs:

$449,366
CO:

$531,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $430,004; detached houses: $450,018; townhouses or other attached units: $661,581; mobile homes: $49,712

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,348.

March 2022 cost of living index in Poncha Springs: 90.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.3%
(8.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 21.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Poncha Springs, CO (2022)
    • 68478.0%White alone
    • 13715.6%Hispanic
    • 445.0%Two or more races
    • 80.9%Asian alone



According to our research of Colorado and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Poncha Springs, Colorado as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Poncha Springs is 994 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (26.2%), English (17.2%), Italian (8.1%), Norwegian (4.9%), Welsh (3.2%), Scottish (2.7%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 7465 feet

Land area: 1.12 square miles.

Population density: 1,126 people per square mile   (low).

Poncha Springs, Colorado map

7 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.8%
Colorado:

9.5%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Poncha Springs town:

0.5% ($575)
Colorado:

0.7% ($1,132)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (73.4 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (481.0 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Smeltertown, CO (2.0 miles),
Salida, CO (2.1 miles ),
Maysville, CO (2.5 miles),
Garfield, CO (3.4 miles),
Howard, CO (3.7 miles ),
Bonanza, CO (3.9 miles),
Coaldale, CO (4.5 miles ),
Johnson Village, CO (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 38.51 N, Longitude: 106.08 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 719

Distribution of median household income in Poncha Springs, CO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Poncha Springs, CO in 2022
Poncha Springs satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Colorado:

3.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +227 (+95.0%).
Most common industries in Poncha Springs, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (17.2%)
  • Public administration (12.3%)
  • Construction (11.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.6%)
  • Educational services (6.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.8%)
  • Public administration (17.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.6%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (20.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (10.7%)
  • Public administration (8.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.4%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Health care (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Poncha Springs, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.4%)
  • Customer service representatives (4.4%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Construction laborers (4.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (9.9%)
  • Customer service representatives (8.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.8%)

Average climate in Poncha Springs, Colorado

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Earthquake activity:

Poncha Springs-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 877% 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 480.9 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 125.3 miles away from Poncha Springs center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 127.9 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 131.4 miles away from Poncha Springs center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 555.7 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 269.8 miles away from Poncha Springs 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 Chaffee County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Poncha Springs topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Poncha Springs:

  • COLUMBINE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; SALIDA, CO)
  • COLUMBINE MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; SALIDA, CO)
  • UPPER ARKANSAS HOME HEALTH, AN AMEDISYS PARTNER (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; SALIDA, CO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Poncha Springs:

  • Western State Colorado University (about 46 miles; Gunnison, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,023)
  • Colorado College (about 72 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,199)
  • Pikes Peak Community College (about 72 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 10,395)
  • Colorado Technical University-Online (about 72 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 22,771)
  • Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (about 73 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,049)
  • Adams State University (about 73 miles; Alamosa, CO; FT enrollment: 2,805)
  • United States Air Force Academy (about 73 miles; USAFA, CO; FT enrollment: 5,088)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Poncha Springs: Chaffee County Emergency Medical Services Station 1 (A), Chaffee County Fire Protection District Station 4 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Poncha Springs: Cross Roads Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Poncha Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Royal Express Go-Cart (11205 US Highway 50).

Chaffee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

66.6%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.4%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Poncha Springs:

Marital status in Poncha Springs, CO
  • Never married: 17.5%
  • Now married: 59.8%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 16.6%

For population 25 years and over in Poncha Springs:

  • High school or higher: 96.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.4%
  • Unemployed: 9.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.7
Colorado average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Poncha Springs, CO (based on Chaffee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,29021
Catholic2,0242
Mainline Protestant1,0248
Other4465
None10,025-
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: 7
Here:

4.18 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Chaffee County:

11.35 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 35
This county:

20.92 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

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

5.2%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Chaffee County:

15.5%
Colorado:

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

3.8%
Colorado:

9.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Poncha Springs:

46.9%
Colorado:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Poncha Springs:

40.5%
Colorado:

47.8%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.5
Colorado:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Poncha Springs:

23.8%
Colorado:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.5%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Poncha Springs:

6.8
Colorado:

6.8

Overweight people:
Poncha Springs:

34.3%
State:

33.3%

General health condition:
Here:

50.9%
Colorado:

57.3%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

74.0%
Colorado:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Poncha Springs, 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 2$3,522$21,1320$0
Parks and Recreation 1$3,720$44,6400$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,543$42,5160$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 15$9,041
Totals for Government 4$10,785$32,35515$9,041

Poncha Springs government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $215,000 ($169.83)
    General - Other: $179,000 ($141.39)
    Water Utilities: $51,000 ($40.28)
    Central Staff Services: $21,000 ($16.59)
    Regular Highways: $15,000 ($11.85)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $170,000 ($134.28)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($4.74)

Poncha Springs government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $167,000 ($131.91)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $36,000 ($28.44)
    Other: $1,000 ($0.79)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $306,000 ($241.71)
    Property: $36,000 ($28.44)
    Motor Vehicle License: $5,000 ($3.95)

Poncha Springs government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $136,000 ($107.42)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $136,000 ($107.42)

Poncha Springs government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,755,000 ($1386.26)

Businesses in Poncha Springs, CO

  • Vans: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Poncha Springs:

  • KVRH (1340 AM; 1 kW; SALIDA, CO; Owner: THREE EAGLES COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • 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)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KCMN (1530 AM; 15 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSKE (610 AM; 5 kW; VAIL, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Poncha Springs:

  • K239AE (95.7 FM; BUENA VISTA, ETC, CO; Owner: COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • K208DP (89.5 FM; NATHROP, CO; Owner: CHEYENNE MTN PUBLIC B/CAST HOUSE INC)
  • KSBV (93.7 FM; SALIDA, CO; Owner: ARKANSAS VALLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • K276AA (103.1 FM; SALIDA & BUENA VISTA, CO; Owner: CHAFFEE CTY. TV TRANSLATOR ASSOC.)
  • K219CF (91.7 FM; DEL NORTE, ETC., CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • K213AT (90.5 FM; BUENA VISTA, CO; Owner: COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY)
  • K205CM (88.9 FM; SALIDA, ETC., CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KBVC (104.1 FM; BUENA VISTA, CO; Owner: HEADWATERS MEDIA, L.L.C.)
  • K203AT (88.5 FM; WESTCLIFFE, ETC., CO; Owner: THE COLORADO COLLEGE)
  • KKFM (98.1 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKCS-FM (101.9 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: WALTON STATIONS - COLORADO, INC.)
  • KBIQ (102.7 FM; MANITOU SPRINGS, CO; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KTLC (89.1 FM; CANON CITY, CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • KVRH-FM (92.3 FM; SALIDA, CO; Owner: THREE EAGLES COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • KHEN-LP (106.9 FM; SALIDA, CO; Owner: TENDERFOOT TRANSMITTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Poncha Springs:

  • K44CI (Channel 44; SALIDA, ETC., CO; Owner: PIKES PEAK BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K53AR (Channel 53; SALIDA, ETC., CO; Owner: ROCKY MTN. PUB. B/CING. NET., INC.)

Poncha Springs fatal accident list:

Sep 7, 1991 12:24 AM, 285, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 11.4mTotal length
  • 12,483Total average daily traffic
  • 1,025Total average daily truck traffic
  • 15,851Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 9. The highest number of fires - 24 took place in 2002, and the least - 1 in 2012. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Poncha Springs, CO When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (58.7%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (20.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Poncha Springs, CO
    • 8858.7%Outside Fires
    • 3020.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 2516.7%Structure Fires
    • 74.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Poncha Springs, CO
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Poncha Springs, CO
  • 58.7%Utility gas
  • 24.8%Electricity
  • 14.6%Wood
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Poncha Springs, CO
  • 75.8%Utility gas
  • 24.2%Electricity


Poncha Springs compared to Colorado state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age below state average.

Poncha Springs on our top lists:

  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Panama (population 500+)"
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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