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Fowler

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Fowler

Total population

936

Median home value

$143,900

25.1%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$44,048

Fowler$44k
National$74k
Elevation1322 m
Land area1.36 km²
Weather45°F · Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Coordinates38.13°, -104.03°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
1322 m
Area
1.36 km²
Official website
www.fowlercolorado.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Fowler is a statutory town located in northwestern Otero County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 1,253 at the 2020 United States census.

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History & geography

History

Fowler was established as a railroad station on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The town was originally named Oxford, for a large ox that was killed when crossing the railroad tracks. The Oxford, Colorado, post office opened on April 27, 1882, but the name was changed to Fowler on September 6, 1890. Fowler was named for Orson Squire Fowler, a phrenologist who founded the town. The Town of Fowler was incorporated on August 25, 1900.

Geography

Fowler is located along the Arkansas River and U.S. highway route 50. At the 2020 United States census, the town had a total area of , including of water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
61
Median home value
$143,900
Housing units
625
Poverty rate
18.5%
Unemployment
1.5%

Race & ethnicity

White
88.1%
Black
3.3%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
9.8%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
38.1306
Longitude
-104.0261
Water area
0.00 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Avg high
71.8°F
Avg low
43.6°F
Annual precipitation
11.2 in

10-year averages from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo).

Current forecast

Tonight
45°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wednesday
55°F
Rain Showers Likely
Wednesday Night
41°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
60°F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
35°F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
59°F
Sunny

Forecast for Fowler, CO from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
28.9%
Diabetes
9.6%
Adult obesity
32.7%
Binge drinking
19.1%
Adult smoking
15.1%
No leisure activity
21.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
5,587
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    240
  • Eurasian Collared-Dove
    Streptopelia decaocto (Frivaldszky, 1838) · Aves
    222
  • European Starling
    Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    209
  • Red-winged Blackbird
    Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    192
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    176
  • Red-tailed Hawk
    Buteo jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1788) · Aves
    145
  • Western Kingbird
    Tyrannus verticalis Say, 1823 · Aves
    142
  • American Kestrel
    Falco sparverius Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    138

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
5.03
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,837

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
342
Avg daily Wikipedia views
12
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Fowler

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Wildfires, storms and other events from NASA EONET (last 12 months, within 250 mi).

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Recently spotted species

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Events

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • iNaturalist
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library
  • • NASA EONET