Timpas, Colorado
Timpas: Timpas House
Timpas: Timpas House
Timpas: Timpas House
Timpas: Timpas House
Timpas: Timpas House
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Timpas: Timpas Barn
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| Males: 102 |  (50.9%) |
| Females: 99 |  (49.1%) |
| Median resident age: | 40.0 years |
| Colorado median age: | 34.3 years |
Zip code: 81067
| Timpas: | $59,538 |
| CO: | $89,302 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,374 (it was $14,347 in 2000)
Timpas CCD income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $165,223 (it was $74,000 in 2000)
| Timpas: | $165,223 |
| CO: | $531,100 |
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Timpas, CO
- 18986.7%White alone
- 2511.5%Hispanic
- 31.4%Two or more races
- 10.5%Asian alone
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Current Local Time: MST time zone
Elevation: 4426 feet
Land area: 931.2 square miles.
Population density: 0.2 people per square mile (very low).
| Timpas CCD: | 0.3% ($199) |
| Colorado: | 0.7% ($1,132) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO 
(49.0 miles , pop. 102,121).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (83.6 miles , pop. 360,890).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (532.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).
Nearest cities:
), Latitude: 37.91 N, Longitude: 103.84 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 719
| Here: | 3.8% |
| Colorado: | 3.2% |
Average climate in Timpas, Colorado
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Timpas-area historical tornado activity is below Colorado state average. It is 62% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/13/1977, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 24.1 miles away from the Timpas place center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.
On 7/10/1978, a category F2 tornado 29.9 miles away from the place center injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Timpas-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 658% 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 75.1 miles away from Timpas center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 580.5 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 85.2 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 85.9 miles away from Timpas 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 72.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/5/2001 at 10:52:07, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Otero County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Timpas:
- Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 49 miles; Pueblo, CO; Full-time enrollment: 5,993)
- Pueblo Community College (about 50 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,329)
- Pikes Peak Community College (about 79 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 10,395)
- Colorado College (about 84 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,199)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs (about 86 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 8,700)
- Colorado Technical University-Online (about 87 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 22,771)
- Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (about 87 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,049)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Timpas: Bloom Hill Windmill (A), Hedgecock Windmill (B), Cochran Windmill (C), South Windmill (D), Carrica Ranch (E), Swisher Windmill (F), Dry Creek Camp (G), Wilson Windmill (H), Nemo Windmill (I), Reed Windmill (J), Harbeck Windmill (K), Wenzel Windmill (L), West Mesa South Windmill (M), West Mesa North Windmill (N), Little Windmill (O), Girard Windmill (P), Honeys Windmill (Q), Texico Windmill (R), Lees Windmill (S), Black Tank Windmill (T). Display/hide their locations on the map
Church in Timpas: Penitenta Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Cemeteries: Martinez Cemetery (1), Mount View Cemetery (2), San Jose Cemetery (3), Timpas Cemetery (4), Higbee Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: May Water (A), Swink Reservoir Number 2 (B), Swink Reservoir Number 6 (C), Swink Reservoir Number 5 (D), Swink Reservoir Number 1 (E), Prairie Land Reservoir Number 1 (F), Larson Reservoir (G), Haight Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Harbordale Arroyo (A), Taylor Arroyo (B), Iron Springs Arroyo (C), Powell Arroyo (D), Jack Treese Arroyo (E), Bear Springs Arroyo (F), Saunders Arroyo (G), Poitrey Arroyo (H), Mustang Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
| This place: | 2.3 people |
| Colorado: | 2.5 people |
| This place: | 64.3% |
| Whole state: | 63.9% |
| This place: | 6.0% |
| Whole state: | 6.5% |
No gay or lesbian households reported
| This place: | 15.1% |
| Whole state: | 9.3% |
For population 15 years and over in Timpas:
- Never married: 25.6%
- Now married: 66.3%
- Separated: 0.0%
- Widowed: 2.9%
- Divorced: 5.2%
For population 25 years and over in Timpas:
- High school or higher: 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
- Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.4 minutes
| Here: | 8.4 |
| Colorado average: | 11.8 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Timpas, CO (based on Otero County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 10,415 | 3 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 2,037 | 32 |
| Mainline Protestant | 1,941 | 14 |
| Other | 592 | 3 |
| Black Protestant | 4 | 1 |
| None | 3,842 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
| Otero County: | 2.13 / 10,000 pop. |
| Colorado: | 1.50 / 10,000 pop. |
| Otero County: | 0.53 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 0.15 / 10,000 pop. |
| Otero County: | 7.99 / 10,000 pop. |
| Colorado: | 3.13 / 10,000 pop. |
| Otero County: | 12.24 / 10,000 pop. |
| Colorado: | 8.99 / 10,000 pop. |
| This county: | 7.0% |
| Colorado: | 5.3% |
| Here: | 23.3% |
| Colorado: | 18.4% |
| This county: | 10.6% |
| Colorado: | 9.6% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Timpas:
- 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.)
- KBLJ (1400 AM; 1 kW; LA JUNTA, CO; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
- KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
- KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
- KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
- KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- KCMN (1530 AM; 15 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)
- KGHF (1350 AM; 5 kW; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- KFEL (970 AM; 3 kW; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: WELLSPRING HARVEST MINISTRIES, INC.)
- KWYD (1580 AM; 10 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KLMR (920 AM; 5 kW; LAMAR, CO; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
Strongest FM radio stations in Timpas:
- KJQY (95.5 FM; ROCKY FORD, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KYZX (103.9 FM; PUEBLO WEST, CO; Owner: COLORADO SPRINGS RADIO B/CASTRS, INC)
- KKMG (98.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KCCY (96.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KDZA-FM (107.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KRLJ (89.1 FM; LA JUNTA, CO; Owner: THE COLORADO COLLEGE)
- KTHN (92.1 FM; LA JUNTA, CO; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
TV broadcast stations around Timpas:
- K39ED (Channel 39; ROCKY FORD, CO; Owner: FULL GOSPEL OUTREACH, INC.)
- K35DZ (Channel 35; LA JUNTA, CO; Owner: FULL GOSPEL OUTREACH, INC.)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Timpas)FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
2- TIMPAS HBD, Bnsf Ls7300 Mp 566.50 Timpas Hbd (Lat: 37.877694 Lon: -103.694917), Type: Building, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: WNDF830,
Assigned Frequencies: 160.590 MHz, Grant Date: 06/25/2015, Expiration Date: 08/20/2025, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:
- Along Santa Fe Right Of Way 10 Km Ne (Lat: 37.886111 Lon: -103.692167), Type: Building, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 5 m, Call Sign: WPGX442,
Assigned Frequencies: 160.590 MHz, Grant Date: 03/31/2015, Expiration Date: 04/06/2025, Cancellation Date: 09/10/2018, Certifier: John W Pope, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Fcc Dept, 4515 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:
FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
3- CO-TIMPAS SOUTH, 10998 County Road Kk (Lat: 37.763889 Lon: -103.877139), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.6 m, Call Sign: WQPI664,
Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6685.00 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6555.00 MHz... (+112 more), Grant Date: 07/19/2022, Expiration Date: 05/30/2032, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1224 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 542-3667, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:
- CO-TIMPAS SO, 10998 County Road Kk (Lat: 37.763889 Lon: -103.877139), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.6 m, Call Sign: WRZI455, Licensee ID: L00000450,
Assigned Frequencies: 11215.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/06/2023, Expiration Date: 05/04/2024, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1220 West Platte Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 867-6767, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:
- TIMPAS, 20.4 Miles Se Of (Lat: 37.658611 Lon: -103.465750), Overall height: 116.1 m, Call Sign: KVU77,
Assigned Frequencies: 2160.80 MHz, Grant Date: 10/19/1993, Expiration Date: 02/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 06/25/1998, Registrant: At&t Corp, 1200 Peachtree St 15w24, Atlanta, GA 30309
- 67.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 12.2%Other fuel
- 10.8%Electricity
- 9.5%Utility gas
Timpas compared to Colorado state average:
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Unemployed percentage significantly 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.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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- #52 on the list of "Top 101 larger cities with the lowest real estate taxes percentage (population 50,000+)"