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C O M M The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce is the collective voice of 930 business professionals who work to improve and promote an atmosphere that enables the community to grow and U prosper, and make the city of Pueblo an outstanding place to visit, live, and conduct business. We invite you to come experience the flavor of this unique and prosperous community in the N heart of Southern Colorado! I Distance to Major Cities: Albuquerque: 320mi Atlanta: 1483mi T Chicago: 1096mi Dallas: 715mi Denver: 110mi Kansas City: 640mi Y Los Angeles: 1168mi Where is Pueblo located? Miami: 2163mi Pueblo is located in Southern Colorado along the New York:1862mi southern edge of the state’s major growth corridor. Phoenix: 805mi Historically a transportation junction, the city lies Seattle: 1445mi 110 miles south of Denver at the crossroads of two major highways: Interstate 25 and Highway 50. P Population: Latitude 38° 15’N Year City County Longitude 104° 37’W 2006 104,845 153,083 Elevation 4,695 Feet R 2008 106,765 157,389 2010 106,543 159,063 2012 107,772 160,852 Climate O Pueblo has a very mild climate with moderate Ethnic Distribution: temperature throughout its four seasons. The Year 2012 2008 2005 2000 average daily high is 52° with an average daily low Anglo 53.5 56.4 46.8 57.7 of 37 °. Although, Pueblo receives an annual F Hispanic 42.0 39.1 46.0 38.0 average snowfall of 31 inches, its moderate Black 2.4 2.0 1.5 1.7 temperatures does not allow snow to stay long. Other 2.1 2.5 5.7 2.6 I Average annual precipitation: 1 1.91 Inches Age Distribution: Normal annual snowfall: 31 Inches Year Under 18 18-64 65+ 2005 25.5 60.1 14.4 Average Monthly Temperature L January 45° 2006 24.3 60.9 14.7 2007 24.3 61.1 14.6 April 66° 2008 24.1 61.3 14.6 July 91° E 2009 23.9 61.4 14.8 October 68° 2012 23.7 60.3 16.0 Annual 51.7° SALES TAX: COST OF LIVING (3rd quarter 2013) County Sales Tax 1% The cost of living in Pueblo is under the national average. City Sales and/or use Tax 3.5% According to the American Chamber of Research Association State Sales Tax .9% Index, Pueblo has an index of 82.5 compared to a national Total sales tax are 7.4%* average of 97.8 of participating cities. *Groceries and prescriptions are not taxed (100% of composite index) Albuquerque , NM: 94.3 REAL PROPERTY TAX: Denver. CO: 104.0 Colorado is assessed by the political subdivision in Phoenix, AZ: 97.3 which the property is located. The assessed Pueblo, CO: 82.5 valuation in Pueblo is 71% of a property's as- Dallas, TX: 91.0 sessed fair market value. VEHICLE LICENSE TAX: Is the percentage of the list price and vehicle COST OF HOUSING INDEX (3RD QUARTER 2013) weight. Not only does Pueblo have a low cost of living, but also has a low cost of housing. (100% of composite index) Denver, CO: 118 LODGING TAX: Phoenix, AZ: 144.2 Is 4.3% in addition to applicable sales tax charged Charlotte, NC: 84.4 only on hotels and motel room that are in the city Pueblo, CO: 68.0 limits. STATE INDIVIDUAL TAX: AVERAGE APARTMENT RENTAL: Is 4.63% of Colorado taxable income. There is no 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom city or county individual tax. $425.00 $550.00 $650.00 MOTOR FUEL TAX: AVERAGE HOME PRICE: State Federal $135,000 Diesel .205 . 244 Gas .22 .184 Gasohol .22 .111 2012 CRIME STATISTICS Homicide 8 CITY OF PUEBLO Sexual Assaults 21 200 S. Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 Robbery 199 719-553-2655, pueblo.us Aggravated Assaults 569 Puebloans govern themselves under a home-rule charter which provides for a council-manager form 2012 PROPERTY CRIME STATISTICS of government. Pueblo has seven elected council members that serve staggered four year terms. The Burglary 1895 council hires a City Manager to manager the day to Larceny/Thefts 4642 day operations of the city. The City Manager Auto 493 employs professional department heads to assist in Arson 43 the management of numerous city services. FAMILY INCOME PUEBLO COUNTY Median family household income for 10th & Main, Pueblo, CO 81003 2013 $34,750 719-583-6000, pueblo.org Pueblo County operates with three elected Income 2013 % Pueblo Families commissioners who each serve staggered four-year Less than $15000 5.0% terms. Each commissioner oversees a certain area $15000 to $24999 12.6% of the county’s provided services. Other elected $25000 to $34999 13.0% county officials include the county clerk, assessor, $35000 to $49999 16.6% coroner, district attorney, sheriff and county and district judges. $50000 and over 19.6% EMPLOYMENT (2013) TOP LOCAL EMPLOYERS # OF EMPLOYEES OCCUPATION AVERAGE SALARY Parkview Medical Center 2600 Pueblo City Schools 1800 General And Operation Managers $77,840 Dental Hygienists $72,030 Evraz Rocky Mt Steel 1210 Colorado Mental Health Department 1200 Accountants and Auditors $63,340 Registered Nurses $63,250 Wal -Mart Stores 1000 St. Mary Corwin 1200 Real Estate Sales Agent $54,120 Insurance Sales Agents $42,420 Pueblo County #70 1100 Pueblo County Government 1100 Computer Support Specialists $41,560 City of Pueblo 610 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses $41,360 Express Script's 600 Paramedics and EMT $36,040 Vestas 600 Construction Laborers $30,150 CSU-Pueblo 523 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $30,050 Target 500 Security Guards $29,970 Convergys Telemarketing 490 Retail Salesperson $25,030 Trane 450 Nursing Aid, Orderlies, and Attendants $24,670 Pueblo Community College 345 Janitors, Cleaners and Housekeeping $24,000 Loaf & Jug Restaurant Cooks $21,760 GCC CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES Year Total Employment Total Unemployment Unemployed Pueblo Work Force % 212 West 3rd Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 2010 66208 7554 10.2 719-562-3720, puebloworkforce.com 2011 68972 7466 9.8 2012 68055 8051 10.6 Express Employment 830 N Main Suite 140, Pueblo, CO 81003 719-545-9120, expresspros.com UTILITIES AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL MONTHLY UTILITY BILL Select Staffing 1310 Fortino Blvd Suite B, Pueblo, CO 81008 Natural Gas $64.00 Electricity $97.00 719-542-7830, selectstaffing.com Water $45.00 Telephone $42.00 SOS Staffing 517W. 5th St. 108 , Pueblo, CO 81001 719-543-0664 UTILITES COMPANIES Black Hills Energy Comcast Cable Service Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Puebloof 105 South Victoria Ave 807 N Greenwood Pueblo,CO 81003 Pueblo, CO 81003 800-890-5554 719-562-3011 blackhillscorp.com comcast.net Board of Water Works San Isabel Electric 319 W . 4th Street 781 E Industrial Pueblo, CO 81003 Pueblo West, CO 81007 719-584-0250 719-547-2160 pueblowater.org siea.com Century Link-phone Xcel Energy-Natural Gas 308 E Pikes Peak 615 West 6th Street Colo. Springs, CO 80903 Pueblo, CO 81003 719-633-5006 800-895-4999 centurylink.com xcelenergy.com HOSPITALS & EMERGENCY CARE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUE 1600 W 24th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 PARKVIEW MEDICAL CENTER 719-546-4000, colorado.gov 400 W. 16th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over 719-584-4000, parkviewmc.org a century, Colorado Mental Health Institute at Parkview Medical Center is a nationally recognized, full service, Pueblo is a leading employer, provider of quality acute care hospital. Parkview’s 2600 employees deliver mental health services and a community partner. comprehensive medical, surgical, and behavioral health services. CMHIP is one of Colorado's two JCAHO-accredited state psychiatric hospitals. The hospital is under the Parkview is a Level II Trauma Center and features Southern direction of the Colorado Department of Human Colorado’s most experienced emergency staff. Services. Clients we serve range from the adolescent to the geriatric population. ST. MARY CORWIN MEDICAL CENTER Emergency Care 1008 Minnequa Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004 Urgent Care 719-557-4000, stmarycorwin.org 3737 Ivywood, Pueblo, CO 81005 St. Mary Corwin Medical Center is a faith based, mission driven, 719-553-2204 Hours Mon-Sun, 8am-7pm teaching facility having served the Pueblo community for more than 117 years. St. Mary Corwin is known for its comprehensive Cancer Urgent Care Services, Accredited Stereotactic Mammography Center, Obstetrics, 3676 Parker Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81008 Level III Trauma Center/Emergency Department, Rehabilitation 719-553-2208 Hours: Mon-Sun, 8am-7pm services, Southern Colorado Family Medicine (residency program) and more. Emergicare 117 N Elizabeth, Pueblo, CO 81008 719-545-0788 TRANSPORTATION MEDIA TELEVISION STATIONS KKTV Air Services: Pueblo Memorial Airport, located 8 miles east of 201 W. 8th Suite 460, Pueblo, CO 81003 719-542-6247, kktv.com Pueblo currently hosts United Express. Which offers nonstop service to Denver which then connects to more than 160 destination. KOAA Colorado Springs Airport is located 40 miles north of Pueblo . 22007th Ave., Pueblo, CO 81003 719-544-5781, koaa.com Pueblo Memorial Airport, 31201 Bryan Circle, Pueblo, CO 81001 (719) 553-2760, flypueblo.com KRDO 719-544-1312, krdo.com Shuttle Service: Shuttle Service of Southern Colorado provides KTSC-TV service to Colorado Springs and Pueblo Airports as well as charter 2200 N. Bonforte Blvd., Pueblo, CO 81001 719-543-8800 service. 719-545-9444 shuttleserviceofshouthercolorado.com KXRM 560 Wooten Rd., Colorado Springs, Co 80315 Train Service: Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union 719-596-2100 Pacific– Southern Pacific. (Freight service only) NEWSPAPERS Pueblo Chieftain Bus: Texas,, New Mexico & Oklahoma Coaches (TNMO) 123 Court 825 W. 6th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 (719) 544-3520, chieftain.com Pueblo Co. 719-543-2775 Pueblo West View : Pueblo City Transportation offers a full schedule of bus- 825 W.