Cañon City, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
17,098 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,068 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$275,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$833 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fremont County
3
Cañon City Urban Area
3
Colorado
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fremont County
3
Cañon City Urban Area
3
Colorado
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 8 27
Feb 0 7 31
Mar 1 8 39
Apr 1 5 47
May 1 1 56
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 1 2 49
Nov 1 6 37
Dec 0 8 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, CO State Senate District 4, CO State House District 60, CO
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Schools

Canon City Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
McKinley Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Harrison School
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Canon City High School
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Pikes Peak Community College
32 miles, E • 1.4 star
Pueblo Community College
34 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Pueblo Memorial Airport
40 miles, SE • 1 star
Denver International Airport
102 miles, NE • 5 star
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