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Cañon City, CO

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Population
17,030
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
5,350 ft
Median Home Value
$316,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$997/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,787
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Cañon City in context.

OverallBest places in ColoradoPopulation rankingHighest population places in ColoradoNearest larger communityFountain, Colorado34 miles away · 29,450 residents.

About Cañon City

Canon City is a south-central Colorado city on the Arkansas River, known for parks, fossil discoveries, Skyline Drive, and the nearby Royal Gorge. The town was laid out in 1858 during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush era, though the land sat idle at first. Today Canon City has a mix of river-town, recreation, and institutional identity, with city-owned parks and regional park district facilities adding to its outdoor character. It feels like a gateway to canyons, history, and high-desert Colorado.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingBright SkiesA+97.5rating

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