Custer County Demographic Profile Prepared by Southern Colorado Economic Development District 1104 North Main Street Pueblo, CO 81003 719-545-8680
Table of Contents Custer County... 3 Transportation... 4 Population... 5 Population by Age... 6 Estimated Median Age... 6 Population by Community... 6 Custer County Socioeconomic Statistics... 7 Child Statistics... 7 Poverty... 7 Uninsured Under 65... 8 Life Expectancy... 8 County Federal Payments... 9 Personal Transfer Payments... 9 Travel Impact... 10 Labor Force... 11 Labor Force Participation Rate... 11 Wages by Sector... 13 Average Annual Wages... 13 Average Weekly Wages... 13 Employment by Sector... 14 Proprietors... 15 Proprietor s Income... 15 Income and Wages... 16 Average Weekly Wages... 16 Average Annual Wages... 16 Median Household Income... 17 Per Capita Personal Income... 17 Cost of Living Index... 18 Housing... 19 Retail Sales... 20 Custer County Financial Information... 21 Agriculture... 22 Taxes... 23 2009 Property Tax Revenues... 23 Education... 24 Enrollment... 24 Crime... 25 In The Region... 26 Population... 26 Stress Index... 26 Labor Force... 27 Income... 28 General Revenue Income... 28 Mill Levy... 29 Assessed Valuation... 29 Sales Tax Rate... 30-2 -
Custer County Custer County is located in south central Colorado on the east side of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The county is 739 square miles with an average elevation of 7,888 feet. The county was established in 1877. In the early 1800 s Custer County was an important mining community during the mining boom. The Wet Mountain Valley provided gold, silver and copper and the railroad provided the needed transportation to haul ore to the smelter. Although mining is no longer a mainstay of the community, its history is evident. The Sangre de Cristo Mountains provides ten of the State s Fourteeners ; a main attraction for visitors to the community. Custer County s economy consists mainly of tourism and agriculture. County Commissioners: Legislative Districts: Lynn Attebery Congressional District: 3 Jim Austin Senate District: 2 Allen Butler House District: 60 County Seat: Westcliffe Contact: SCEDD Board Representatives: 205 6 th Street Lynn Attebery, County Commissioner Westcliffe, CO 81252 Dee Hoag, Custer County Economic Development Phone: 719-783-2552 Fax: 719-783-2885-3 -
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1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Population The Department of Local Affairs estimates the 2011 population of Custer County at 4,452, which is approximately.8% of the State s population. In the last ten years, Custer County s population has increased approximately 17%, while the state saw an 18% increase. 5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 Custer County Population 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 14.00% 12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% -2.00% -4.00% Change in Population Colorado Custer County Data retrieved from State Demography Office-DOLA http://www.dola.state.co.us/demog_webapps/profile_county 1/11/2011-5 -
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Population Population by Age 400 Custer County Population by Age 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 1990 2000 http://www.factfinder.census.gov 8/5/2010 Estimated Median Age Custer County Median Age 50.0 45.0 40.0 35.0 30.0 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 Custer Colorado https://dola.colorado.gov/dlg/demog/age_colo.html 11/10/2010 Population by Community 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Silver Cliff 512 521 527 572 574 579 578 527 578 N/A Westcliffe 422 449 461 459 453 459 453 462 455 456 http://factfinder.census.gov 7/1/2010-6 -
Custer County Socioeconomic Statistics Child Statistics Custer County 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Teen Births (15-17, per 1,000) * * * * 0.0 * * * * Out of Home Placements (per 1,000) 5.9 4.9 10.7 4.9 N/A 3.6 2.3 4.8 1.3 Children Under 18 in Poverty (Percent) 22.5% N/A 16.7% 17.6% 17.3% 22.8% 22.0% 21.2% 22.8% * Fewer Than Three Reported www.colordokids.org 6/24/2010 State of Colorado 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Teen Births (15-17, per 1,000) 29.4 25.3 25.9 24.3 24.8 23.8 23.7 22.1 21.4 Out of Home Placements (per 1,000) 12.3 12.2 12.2 11.9 N/A 11.5 10.7 10.2 9.9 Children Under 18 in Poverty (Percent) 12.2% N/A 11.8% 12.8% 12.8% 14.0% 14.8% 15.3% 14.4% www.colordokids.org 6/24/2010 Poverty 18.0% 16.0% 14.0% 12.0% 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% 1989 1993 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 US Census-Data for 1996 is not available 9/16/2010 Percent of Custer Population in Poverty United States Custer Colorado - 7 -
Custer County Socioeconomic Statistics Poverty 14.00% Food Stamp Participation 12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% Average of January & July report periods USDA 9/24/2010 Uninsured Under 65 Population Under 65 Uninsured 40.0% 35.0% 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% 2000 2005 2006 2007 Colorado Custer County http://www.census.gov//did/www/sahie/data/index.html 8/2/2010 Life Expectancy Average Life Expectancy: 76.8 http://communityhealth.hhs.gov 3/8/2010-8 -
1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Custer County Socioeconomic Statistics County Federal Payments As of June, 2009 Program Payment Type Payment Noninsured Assistance Program Regular $58,399.00 Noninsured Assistance Program Loss Adjustor $200.73 Crop Disaster Assistance Program Crop Disaster Program with Appropriation $2,177.00 Direct and County Cyclicalpym Direct Payments $520.00 Total $61,296.73 Farm Service Administration 10/29/2009 Personal Transfer Payments $7,000 Per Capita Transfer Receipts $6,000 $5,000 $4,000 $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 $0 Total Per Capita Current Transfer Receipts Per capita unemployment insurance benefits Per capita income maintenance Per capita retirement and other Bureau of Economic Analysis www.bea.gov 9/16/2010-9 -
Custer County Socioeconomic Statistics Travel Impact 1996 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 (P) Travel Spending ($M) 8.5 9.2 9.8 10.3 10.5 11.9 12.2 13.5 13.9 13.9 14.1 9.0 8.3 Earnings ($M) 2.1 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 3.1 3.2 3.5 3.6 3.5 3.5 2.2 2.1 Employment (Jobs) 290 270 250 250 240 280 280 300 300 290 280 190 190 Local Taxes ($M) 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 State Taxes ($M) 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.2 Dean Runyan Associates P= Preliminary http://www.deanrunyan.com 8/10/2010 Travel Spending ($M) 16.0 14.0 12.0 10.0 8.0 6.0 4.0 2.0 0.0 1996 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 (P) 350 Travel Impact (Jobs) 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 1996 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 (P) - 10 -
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Labor Force Custer County s unemployment rate has ranged from 2.4% to 6.9% in the last ten years. Colorado s 2010 unemployment rate was 8.9%, while Custer County was 6.9%; the highest unemployment rate in twenty years. 10.0% 9.0% 8.0% 7.0% 6.0% 5.0% 4.0% 3.0% 2.0% 1.0% 0.0% Custer County Unemployment Rate Compared to State Custer County Unemployment Colorado Colorado Workforce/LMI Gateway http://imigateway.coworkforce.com 3/17/2011 Labor Force Participation Rate This ratio indicates the degree to which a population is working or actively seeking employment. A low rate might indicate a reliance on other forms of income or a significant number of discouraged workers. A higher rate may indicate a tight labor market. As of June, 2010 the Colorado rate was 68.3% and the National rate as of July, 2010 was 64.6%. Custer County s rate as of December, 2010 was 47.7%. 58.0% 56.0% 54.0% 52.0% 50.0% 48.0% 46.0% 44.0% 42.0% 40.0% Custer County Labor Force Participation Rate - 11 -
January-07 February-07 March-07 April-07 May-07 June-07 July-07 August-07 September-07 October-07 November-07 December-07 January-08 February-08 March-08 April-08 May-08 June-08 July-08 August-08 September-08 October-08 November-08 December-08 January-09 February-09 March-09 April-09 May-09 June-09 July-09 August-09 September-09 October-09 November-09 December-09 January-10 February-10 March-10 April-10 May-10 June-10 July-10 August-10 September-10 October-10 November-10 December-10 January-11 February-11 January-07 February-07 March-07 April-07 May-07 June-07 July-07 August-07 September-07 October-07 November-07 December-07 January-08 February-08 March-08 April-08 May-08 June-08 July-08 August-08 September-08 October-08 November-08 December-08 January-09 February-09 March-09 April-09 May-09 June-09 July-09 August-09 September-09 October-09 November-09 December-09 January-10 February-10 March-10 April-10 May-10 June-10 July-10 August-10 September-10 October-10 November-10 December-10 January-11 February-11 Labor Force The charts below represent the monthly labor force data beginning January, 2007. The recession began in December, 2007 and is reflected by the solid red line; the recession ended June, 2009. The gap between the data represents the unemployed. 2,500 Custer County Recession Labor Force 2,000 1,500 1,000 Labor Force Employment 12.0% Custer County Recession Unemployment 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% Custer County Unemployment Rate Colorado Unemployment Rate Bureau of Labor Statistics www.bls.gov 4/21/2011-12 -
Labor Force Wages by Sector Average Annual Wages Industry 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Natural Resources & Mining ND ND ND ND ND Construction $26,108 $30,159 $39,599 $41,836 $43,094 Manufacturing ND ND ND ND ND Trade, Transportation & Utilities $24,728 $24,722 $25,075 $27,268 $25,582 Information $29,575 $32,384 $31,685 $33,647 $35,003 Financial Activities $25,456 $30,458 $38,827 $32,656 $32,697 Professional & Business Services $36,927 $28,184 $36,316 $33,515 $43,318 Education & Health Services $20,689 $20,467 $22,631 $26,504 $26,643 Leisure & Hospitality $10,634 $11,339 $11,595 $12,959 $12,293 Other Services $19,741 $21,824 $21,215 $23,034 $24,219 Public Administration $24,952 $25,785 $27,257 $28,122 $27,734 Bureau of Labor Statistics www.bls.gov *ND= Non Disclosable-Data does not meet BLS or State Agency disclosure standards. 1/10/2011 Average Weekly Wages Industry 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Construction $505 $585 $762 $811 $831 Manufacturing $383 $408 $463 $475 $557 Wholesale Trade $757 $749 $802 $1,004 $1,065 Retail Trade $407 $412 $419 $447 $420 Transportation and Warehousing $592 $594 $722 $682 $671 Information $509 $567 $560 $605 $625 Finance and Insurance $753 $894 $652 $630 $637 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing $313 $376 $468 $607 $622 Professional Technical Services $667 $554 $719 $665 $871 Administrative and Waste Services $435 $0 $0 $0 $0 Health Care and Social Assistance $371 $378 $422 $459 $479 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation $229 $247 $290 $266 $262 Accommodation & Food Services $199 $211 $205 $240 $222 Other Services, Ex. Public Admin $378 $409 $408 $453 $469 Public Administration $497 $508 $532 $550 $545 Colorado Work Force/ LMI Gateway http://imigateway.coworkforce.com 1/10/2011-13 -
Labor Force Employment by Sector Industry 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Agriculture N/A N/A 155 160 160 154 152 150 144 Mining N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Utilities N/A 5 N/A 5 N/A N/A N/A 8 N/A Construction 274 293 280 N/A 260 245 257 279 264 Manufacturing 29 N/A N/A 44 57 53 50 63 45 Wholesale trade 26 29 17 20 26 24 21 20 12 Retail Trade 181 207 205 187 182 180 192 180 167 Transportation and warehousing 27 23 N/A N/A 11 14 13 21 N/A Information 16 16 N/A 18 N/A N/A N/A 31 28 Finance activities N/A 48 44 47 N/A 48 57 51 51 Real estate 113 119 125 124 134 131 121 107 99 Professional and business services 71 85 83 91 88 93 85 104 120 Management of companies and enterprise N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Admin and waste N/A 39 42 34 33 34 24 N/A N/A Education 2 N/A N/A 4 12 18 21 19 19 Health Services 26 25 44 57 55 58 56 53 N/A Arts N/A 45 42 52 69 72 77 86 90 Accommodation and food 122 156 188 192 169 163 172 115 116 Other services, except public administration 109 N/A 133 125 125 126 134 154 143 Government 235 246 249 252 249 251 251 251 263 Department of Local Affairs http://www.dola.state.co.us/demog_webapps/jobs_sector_naics 1/7/2011-14 -
- 15 - Labor Force Proprietors 0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Number of Proprietors Farm Nonfarm Bureau of Economic Analysis 9/16/2010 Proprietor s Income -$5,000 $0 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Proprietor's Income Farm Nonfarm
Income and Wages Average Weekly Wages Average Weekly Wages $1,200 $1,000 $800 $600 $400 $200 $0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Colorado Custer County http://lmigateway.coworkforce.com Colorado Workforce LMI 1/11/2011 Average Annual Wages Average Annual Wages $50,000 $45,000 $40,000 $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Colorado Custer County Bureau of Economic Analysis http://www.bea.gov 1/11/2011-16 -
1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Income and Wages Median Household Income 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Custer County $36,205 $35,953 $35,938 $37,830 $40,332 $40,946 $41,811 $44,193 $50,660 $45,898 Colorado $47,505 $48,483 $48,060 $49,248 $50,105 $50,841 $52,265 $55,517 $57,184 $55,735 http://www.census.gov-saipe 1/11/2011 Per Capita Personal Income $50,000 Per Capita Personal Income $45,000 $40,000 $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $0 Bureau of Economic Analysis www.bea.gov 1/11/2011 United States Custer County Colorado The per capita income for Custer County is 20% below the State average. Per capita income for Custer County in 2008 was $34,216 compared to the State average of $43,021. - 17 -
Cost of Living Index The chart below compares the County s Cost of Living with the High (Pitkin) and the Low (Baca and Kiowa). 120 100 80 60 40 20 0-20 -40 Colorado State University 12/27/2010 Custer County Cost of Living Index 2002 2005 2007 Pitkin Custer Baca Kiowa - 18 -
Housing Household Type 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Average Household Size 2.36 2.35 2.36 2.36 2.35 2.35 2.36 2.36 2.35 2.36 Household Population (July) 3,487 3,698 3,737 3,874 3,909 3,955 3,915 4,011 3,986 4,018 Housing Vacancy Rate 50.49 48.58 49.07 48.35 48.57 49.59 51.67 51.80 53.05 53.38 Total Households 1,480 1,571 1,586 1,645 1,660 1,680 1,662 1,703 1,693 1,705 Total Housing Units 2,989 3,055 3,114 3,185 3,228 3,333 3,439 3,533 3,606 3,657 Vacant Housing Units 1,509 1,484 1,528 1,540 1,568 1,653 1,777 1,830 1,913 1,952 http://www.dola.state.co.us/demog_webapps/profile_county 11/9/2010 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Net Building Permits 143 118 167 129 109 104 90 73 53 60 US Census 9/23/2010 Rent Total Percent Less than $200 22 9.0 $200 to $299 21 8.6 $300 to $499 75 30.6 $500 to $749 63 25.7 $750 to $999 29 11.8 $1,000 to $1,499 4 1.6 $1,500 or more 0 0.0 No cash rent 31 12.7 2000 Census Data http://factfinder.census.gov 2/4/2010 Value Total Percent Less than $50,000 26 5.2 $50,000 to $99,999 142 28.3 $100,000 to $149,999 113 22.6 $150,000 to $199,999 114 22.8 $200,000 to $299,999 90 18.0 $300,000 to $499,999 11 2.2 $500,000 to $999,999 0 0.0 $1,000,000 or more 5 1.0 2000 Census Data http://factfinder.census.gov 2/4/2010 Foreclosure 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Filings 21 27 17 26 39 Sales 7 8 1 3 19 http://www.dola.state.co.us/cdh/researchers/index.htm#foreclosure 3/16/2011-19 -
Retail Sales In thousands of dollars Year Number of Returns Gross Sales Retail Sales Taxable Sales Net Tax 2002 2,609 $37,855 $34,220 $19,801 $555 2003 2,852 $34,680 $30,716 $15,798 $445 2004 3,159 $37,131 $33,899 $18,075 $512 2005 3,193 $39,271 $36,733 $19,804 $558 2006 3,428 $43,540 $40,844 $21,618 $606 2007 3,347 $47,686 $44,569 $21,842 $612 2008 3,410 $52,973 $48,220 $21,915 $614 2009 3,534 $50,704 $46,314 $20,963 $593 Dept. of Revenue http://www.colorado.gov 7/8/2010 $60,000 Custer County Retail Sales $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 Gross Sales Retail Sales Taxable Sales $10,000 $0 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009-20 -
Custer County Financial Information $7,000,000 Custer County Financial Information $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Revenues General Operating Expenses Other Debt Colorado Division of Local Government http://www.dola.state.co.us/cedis.html 10/19/2010 $1,600.00 Custer County Per Capita Financial Information $1,400.00 $1,200.00 $1,000.00 $800.00 $600.00 $400.00 $200.00 $0.00 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Per Capita Revenue Per Capita Expenses - 21 -
Agriculture In 2007, Custer County had 137,799 acres of agricultural land. There are 226 farms, with an average of 610 acres. According to the 2007 Agricultural Census, Custer County s largest crop harvested is forage and top livestock is cattle and calves. Top Crops Harvested in Acres Hay Forage 2007 14,572 2002 3,702 1997 16,419 www.agcensus.usda.gov 10/1/2009 Out of sixty four counties in Colorado, Custer County ranked sixth in Christmas trees. Top Livestock Inventory-Quantity Alpacas Sheep and Lambs Llamas Layers Goats Horses and Ponies Cattle and Calves 150 2007 173 253 1,030 6,575 2002 100 242 734 5,077 1997 120 152 770 11,530-22 -
Taxes Colorado sales and use tax is 2.9%. Custer County sales and use tax is 2% and the lodging tax is 2%. 2009 Property Tax Revenues County Valuation Levy Revenue General Fund $95,862,700 10.894 $1,044,328 Road & Bridge 5 $479,314 Public Welfare 0.5 $47,931 Self-Insurance 1.5 $143,794 Emergency Services 2 $191,725 Cities and Towns Westcliffe $11,290,190 4.44 $50,128 Silver Cliff $7,485,700 3.047 $22,809 Fire Districts Wet Mountain Fire Protection District $88,595,310 3.842 $340,383 Rye Fire Protection District $3,257,340 10.036 $32,691 Other Districts Round Mountain Water and Sanitation $17,989,670 2.499 $44,956 Upper Arkansas Water $95,862,700 0.446 $42,769 West Custer Library District $88,595,310 1.941 $171,960 West Custer Hospital District $88,595,310 4.908 $434,826 School Districts School District C-1 General $92,655,700 22.903 $2,122,093 Bond & Interest $92,655,700 4.75 $440,115 School District RE-2J General $3,206,970 18.398 $59,002 Bond & Interest $3,207,000 11.297 $36,229 Dept. of Local Affairs 10/28/2010-23 -
Education Enrollment 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Custer County C-1 433 471 473 517 493 527 522 522 519 514 489 454 Number of Graduates 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Custer County C-1 25 25 36 34 43 44 35 34 39 36 41 550 Custer County School Enrollment 500 450 400 350 300 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Graduation Rate 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Custer County C-1 83.3 100.0 100.0 100 91.5 95.7 100.0 82.9 92.9 85.7 93.2 Drop Out Rate 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Custer County C-1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.1 2.2 1.4 1.7 1.3 0.7 www.cde.state.co.us 1/13/2011-24 -
Crime Offense 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Arson 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 Assault 11 10 30 3 8 19 24 12 29 23 Burglary 21 11 27 9 8 14 10 7 10 17 Disorderly Conduct 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 Drug Violations 7 4 0 2 1 12 6 0 8 5 DUI 14 10 7 8 9 10 7 8 12 5 Forgery 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Fraud 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Larceny/Theft 29 35 47 37 32 23 30 30 29 26 Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4 4 1 7 2 2 1 6 6 Murder/Manslaughter 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Non-Violent Family Offenses 3 6 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 Other Offenses 13 10 4 15 6 7 12 6 7 3 Rape 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 4 0 Robbery 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Sex Offenses 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Stolen Property 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Vandalism N/A 3 1 2 0 4 1 1 4 6 Weapons 0 0 3 0 0 4 1 2 5 2 Colorado Bureau of Investigation http://cbi.state.co.us/dr/docs_reports.asp 7/2/2010-25 -
In The Region Population Upper Arkansas Region Population 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 Lake Fremont Custer Chaffee 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 State Demography Office-DOLA http://www.dola.state.co.us/demog_webapps/profile_county 1/11/2011 Stress Index Upper Arkansas Region Stress Index 16.00% 14.00% 12.00% 10.00% 8.00% 6.00% 4.00% 2.00% 0.00% Chaffee Custer Fremont Lake January 2010 March 2010 April 2010 May 2010 June 2010 July 2010 August 2010 September 2010 October 2010 November 2010 December 2010 January 2011 February 2011 Stress Index Methodology: The three rates were converted from percentages to decimal values between 0 and 1 before consolidating in the following calculation: [1-[(1-unemployment rate) x (1-foreclosure rate) x (1-bankruptcy rate)]] x 100 Associated Press Economic Stress Index http://hosted.ap.org/specials/interactives/_national/stress_index/ 4/21/11-26 -
Labor Force Upper Arkansas Region Labor Force 20,000 17,500 15,000 12,500 10,000 7,500 Chaffee Lake Fremont Custer 5,000 2,500 0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Colorado Workforce/LMI Gateway http://imigateway.coworkforce.com 3/17/11 14.0% 12.0% 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Colorado Workforce/LMI Gateway http://lmigateway.coworkforce.com 7/12/2010 Upper Arkansas Region Unemployment Colorado Chaffee Lake Fremont Custer - 27 -
1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Income Upper Arkansas Region Per Capita Personal Income $50,000 $45,000 $40,000 $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $0 Bureau of Economic Analysis 1/11/2011 Colorado Chaffee Custer Fremont Lake General Revenue Income $1,600.05 Upper Arkansas Region Per Capita Financial Information $1,400.05 $1,200.05 $1,000.05 $800.05 $600.05 $400.05 $200.05 $0.05 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Colorado Division of Local Government http://www.dola.state.co.us/cedis.html 10/19/2010 Chaffee Custer Fremont Lake - 28 -
Mill Levy 30.000 Upper Arkansas Region Mill Levy 25.000 20.000 15.000 10.000 5.000 0.000 Chaffee Custer Fremont Lake Dept. of Local Affairs 9/30/10 Assessed Valuation Upper Arkansas Region Assessed Valuation $500,000,000 $450,000,000 $400,000,000 $350,000,000 $300,000,000 $250,000,000 $200,000,000 $150,000,000 $100,000,000 $50,000,000 $0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Chaffee Custer Fremont Lake Dept. of Local Affairs 9/30/2010-29 -
Sales Tax Rate 4.5% Upper Arkansas Region Sales Tax Rate 4.0% 3.5% 3.0% 2.5% 2.0% 1.5% 1.0% 0.5% 0.0% Chaffee Custer Fremont Lake Dept of Local Affairs 9/30/2010-30 -