Two Butte Creek, Colorado

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Population in July 2007: 373.
Males: 194  (52.0%)
Females: 179  (48.0%)
Median resident age:

37.8 years
Colorado median age:

34.3 years

Zip code: 81041

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,649 (it was $31,875 in 2000)
Two Butte Creek:

$53,649
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,573 (it was $19,084 in 2000)

Two Butte Creek CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $156,895 (it was $75,000 in 2000)
Two Butte Creek:

$156,895
CO:

$531,100
March 2022 cost of living index in Two Butte Creek: 94.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Two Butte Creek, CO (2000)
    • 33881.4%White alone
    • 6515.7%Hispanic
    • 71.7%American Indian alone
    • 41.0%Two or more races
    • 10.2%Black alone
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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Land area: 1030.4 square miles.

Population density: 0.4 people per square mile   (very low).

Two Butte Creek, Colorado map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Two Butte Creek CCD:

0.3% ($250)
Colorado:

0.7% ($1,132)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (128.1 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (151.3 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (467.7 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Granada, CO (4.1 miles ),
Two Buttes, CO (4.3 miles),
Holly, CO (4.4 miles ),
Hartman, CO (4.6 miles),
Coolidge, KS (4.8 miles),
Lamar, CO (4.9 miles ),
Walsh, CO (5.5 miles ),
Wiley, CO (5.6 miles )

Latitude: 37.82 N, Longitude: 102.34 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 719

Distribution of median household income in Two Butte Creek, CO in 2022
Two Butte Creek satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Colorado:

3.2%
Most common industries in Two Butte Creek, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (41.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.1%)
  • Social assistance (7.5%)
  • Construction (4.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.0%)
  • Utilities (4.0%)
  • Private households (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (68.9%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Utilities (6.8%)
  • Food (2.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (2.9%)
  • Machinery (1.9%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (1.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food & beverage stores (20.0%)
  • Social assistance (18.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (10.0%)
  • Private households (10.0%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
  • Food (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Two Butte Creek, CO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (24.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Child care workers (7.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.2%)
  • Top executives (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (39.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.7%)
  • Top executives (6.8%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (6.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (2.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (2.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Child care workers (18.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (17.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (15.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.1%)
  • Customer service representatives (5.7%)
  • Personal appearance workers (4.3%)

Average climate in Two Butte Creek, Colorado

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Two Butte Creek-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Colorado state average. It is 20% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/28/2007, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.1 miles away from the Two Butte Creek place center killed 2 people and injured 9 people and caused $4 million in damages.

On 5/29/2001, a category F3 tornado 24.1 miles away from the place center caused $150,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Two Butte Creek-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 628% 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 140.0 miles away from Two Butte Creek center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 147.5 miles away from Two Butte Creek center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 149.9 miles away from Two Butte Creek center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 313.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 635.6 miles away from Two Butte Creek center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
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 133.5 miles away from Two Butte Creek center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Prowers County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 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 Two Butte Creek:

  • Colorado State University-Pueblo (about 127 miles; Pueblo, CO; Full-time enrollment: 5,993)
  • Pueblo Community College (about 129 miles; Pueblo, CO; FT enrollment: 5,329)
  • Pikes Peak Community College (about 149 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 10,395)
  • Colorado College (about 153 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,199)
  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs (about 153 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 8,700)
  • Colorado Technical University-Online (about 155 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 22,771)
  • Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (about 155 miles; Colorado Springs, CO; FT enrollment: 2,049)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Two Butte Creek: Springfield Pumping Station (A), Clay Creek Store (B), Barton (C), Webb (D), Plains Community (E), Van Deusen Ranch (F), Hasser Ranch (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Two Butte Creek: Pleasant Heights Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Butte Cemetery (1), Amerine Cemetery (2), Bethel Cemetery (3), Garder Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: North Bear Creek (A), Two Butte Creek (B), Cat Creek (C), Horse Creek (D), Granada Creek (E), Durkee Creek (F), Plum Creek (G), North Mule Creek (H), West Clay Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Prowers 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:

2.2 people
Colorado:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.7%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

1.7%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

7.6%
Whole state:

9.3%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

2.3%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in Two Butte Creek:

Marital status in Two Butte Creek, CO
  • Never married: 19.1%
  • Now married: 70.6%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 5.3%

For population 25 years and over in Two Butte Creek:

  • High school or higher: 87.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 1.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Colorado average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Two Butte Creek, CO (based on Prowers County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,6173
Evangelical Protestant1,83523
Mainline Protestant1,0419
Other4454
None5,613-
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: 6
Prowers County:

4.59 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

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

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
This county:

6.88 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Prowers County:

5.35 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

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

5.9%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Prowers County:

20.1%
State:

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

16.4%
Colorado:

9.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Two Butte Creek:

  • KLMR (920 AM; 5 kW; LAMAR, CO; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Two Butte Creek:

  • KSNZ (93.3 FM; LAMAR, CO; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • K211EI (90.1 FM; LAMAR, CO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K207BI (89.3 FM; LAMAR, CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Two Butte Creek, CO
  • 64.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.4%Utility gas
  • 7.4%Wood
  • 4.3%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Two Butte Creek, CO
  • 56.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 31.8%Utility gas
  • 11.4%Wood


Two Butte Creek compared to Colorado state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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