Vernon, Colorado

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Population in 2010: 29.
Males: 15  (51.7%)
Females: 14  (48.3%)
Median resident age:

44.8 years
Colorado median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 80755

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,287
Vernon:

$61,287
CO:

$89,302

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,762

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $229,699
Vernon:

$229,699
CO:

$531,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $320,093; detached houses: $337,848; townhouses or other attached units: $245,153; mobile homes: $104,424
March 2022 cost of living index in Vernon: 90.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Vernon, CO (2010)
    • 2069.0%White alone
    • 724.1%Hispanic
    • 26.9%Asian alone



According to our research of Colorado and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Vernon, Colorado as of July 04, 2024.


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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3937 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greeley, CO (131.4 miles , pop. 76,930).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Aurora, CO (133.6 miles , pop. 276,393).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (582.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Wray, CO (3.2 miles ),
Laird, CO (3.8 miles),
Eckley, CO (3.8 miles ),
Idalia, CO (4.1 miles),
Haigler, NE (4.5 miles ),
South Divide, CO (4.6 miles ),
Yuma, CO (5.0 miles ),
Kirk, CO (5.2 miles)

Latitude: 39.95 N, Longitude: 102.31 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 970

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Colorado:

3.2%

Tornado activity:

Vernon-area historical tornado activity is above Colorado state average. It is 12% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/19/1988, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 3.8 miles away from the Vernon place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/21/1972, a category F2 tornado 10.0 miles away from the place center injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Vernon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 535% 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 532.8 miles away from Vernon center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 239.5 miles away from Vernon center
On 8/23/2011 at 05:46:18, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 237.6 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 380.7 miles away from Vernon center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 162.1 miles away from Vernon center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 247.9 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 Yuma County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Vernon:

  • HOSPICE OF THE PLAINS, INC. (Hospital, about 10 miles away; WRAY, CO)
  • WRAY COMMUNITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; WRAY, CO)
  • RENOTTA HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; WRAY, CO)
  • CEDARDALE HEALTH CARE CTR INC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; WRAY, CO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Vernon:

  • University of Northern Colorado (about 131 miles; Greeley, CO; Full-time enrollment: 11,469)
  • Community College of Aurora (about 134 miles; Aurora, CO; FT enrollment: 4,730)
  • Aims Community College (about 134 miles; Greeley, CO; FT enrollment: 3,598)
  • Jones International University (about 139 miles; Centennial, CO; FT enrollment: 2,556)
  • Colorado State University-Global Campus (about 140 miles; Greenwood Village, CO; FT enrollment: 3,642)
  • University of Denver (about 142 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 9,621)
  • Emily Griffith Technical College (about 144 miles; Denver, CO; FT enrollment: 2,460)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Vernon Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Yuma 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:

75.0%
Whole state:

63.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.5%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Vernon, CO (based on Yuma County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,26721
Catholic1,5782
Mainline Protestant1,3397
Other1282
None4,731-
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: 4
Here:

4.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Yuma County:

6.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Here:

15.58 / 10,000 pop.
Colorado:

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

6.3%
Colorado:

5.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Yuma County:

21.5%
Colorado:

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

5.9%
Colorado:

9.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Vernon:

  • KRDZ (1440 AM; 5 kW; WRAY, CO; Owner: MEDIA LOGIC, LLC.)
  • KSIR (1010 AM; 25 kW; BRUSH, CO; Owner: JMS BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • 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.)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KIMB (1260 AM; 50 kW; KIMBALL, NE; Owner: G & L INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KXXX (790 AM; 5 kW; COLBY, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOGA (930 AM; 5 kW; OGALLALA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Vernon:

  • K228DL (93.5 FM; WRAY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • KATR-FM (98.3 FM; WRAY, CO; Owner: NEW DIRECTIONS MEDIA, INC.)
  • K204BH (88.7 FM; YUMA, CO; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO FOR NORTHERN COLORADO)
  • K220IJ (91.9 FM; YUMA, CO; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KNEC (100.9 FM; YUMA, CO; Owner: ARNOLD BROADCASTING CO INC)

TV broadcast stations around Vernon:

  • K50FJ (Channel 50; WRAY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K52FZ (Channel 52; WRAY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K54HL (Channel 54; WRAY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K56HG (Channel 56; WRAY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K44FM (Channel 44; WRAY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K46FF (Channel 46; WRAY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K48GA (Channel 48; WRAY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K16EK (Channel 16; IDALIA & S. YUMA CTY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K18FO (Channel 18; IDALIA & S. YUMA CTY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K24EZ (Channel 24; IDALIA & S.YUMA CTY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K26FP (Channel 26; IDALIA & S. YUMA CTY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)
  • K28FX (Channel 28; IDALIA & S. YUMA CTY, CO; Owner: REGION 1 TRANSLATOR ASSOCIATION)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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  • Michael Umano, Arikaree Street & County Road Cc (Lat: 39.944000 Lon: -102.316361), Type: 36.6, Structure height: 08125 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, , Marsh-field, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • Michael Umano, Arikaree Street & County Road Cc (Lat: 39.944000 Lon: -102.316361), Type: 36.6, Structure height: 08125 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, , Marsh-field, Phone: (781) 319-1011

  • Michael J Umano, Arikaree Street & County Road Cc (Lat: 39.944000 Lon: -102.316361), Type: 36.6, Structure height: 08125 m, Overall height: 30.5 m, Registrant: Industrial Tower And Wireless, LLC, Kevin.Delaney@induscom.Com, , Marsh-field, Phone: (781) 319-1011


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Vernon Tap Jct Rd 25 & Rd Ff (Lat: 39.948056 Lon: -102.336583), Call Sign: WFK276, Licensee ID: L00097088,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.287 MHz, Grant Date: 02/07/1996, Expiration Date: 02/19/2001, Cancellation Date: 01/04/2001, Registrant: Tri State Generation And Transmission Association Inc, Denver, CO 80233, Phone: (303) 452-6111

  • Vernon Tap Jct Rd 25 & Rd Ff (Lat: 39.948056 Lon: -102.336583), Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: WNZL405, Licensee ID: L00097088,
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.600 MHz, Grant Date: 05/08/1997, Expiration Date: 05/22/2002, Cancellation Date: 02/05/2002, Registrant: Tri State Generation & Transmission Assn Inc, Denver, CO 80233, Phone: (303) 452-6111


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • Vernon DT, Lat: 39.944000 Lon: -102.316361, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WQUP435,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2014, Expiration Date: 09/03/2024, Cancellation Date: 01/03/2023, 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:

  • Vernon DT, Lat: 39.944000 Lon: -102.316361, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WQUP435,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2014, Expiration Date: 09/03/2024, Cancellation Date: 01/03/2023, 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:

  • Vernon DT, Lat: 39.944000 Lon: -102.316361, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WQUP435,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2014, Expiration Date: 09/03/2024, Cancellation Date: 01/03/2023, 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:

  • VERNON DT, Arikaree Street & County Road Cc (Lat: 39.944000 Lon: -102.316361), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WQXF397,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, Grant Date: 02/18/2016, Expiration Date: 02/18/2026, Certifier: Thomas W Burnett, Registrant: Ne Colorado Cellular, Inc., 1220 West Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701, Phone: (970) 867-6767, Fax: (970) 867-3589, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KA0QFF, Grant Date: 07/14/1994, Expiration Date: 07/14/2004, Cancellation Date: 07/15/2006, Registrant: William R Hull, 23196 Rd 27, Vernon, CO 80755


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182F (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3353U, N3353U, N-3353U, Serial Number: 18254753, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 06/10/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 07/27/2017
    Registrant (Corporation): Wieser Ranch Inc, 14747 County Road Dd, Vernon, CO 80755
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3762Z, N3762Z, N-3762Z, Serial Number: 18-7525, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 04/21/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 05/20/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Stuart M Chapman, 26368 County Road Aa, Vernon, CO 80755
  • Aircraft: BEECH 35 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3814N, N3814N, N-3814N, Serial Number: D-1043, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 03/16/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 08/14/2014
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Stuart M Chapman, 26368 County Road Aa, Vernon, CO 80755, Other Owners: Cody A Chapman, Cory B Chapman



Vernon 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.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly 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 significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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