Limon, CO

Population
2,021
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
5,376 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$219,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$872/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,776
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Sitting about an hour and a half east of Denver along Interstate 70, Limon is known as the "Hub City of the Plains." With around 2,000 residents, it is the largest town in Lincoln County and serves as a main crossroads for travelers and neighboring farming communities. The town offers a quiet, straightforward pace of life, surrounded by open skies and prairie, with convenient highway connections heading in every direction.

The local economy is supported by a mix of agriculture, the school district, regional state facilities, and businesses serving highway travel. Daily life is relaxed and family-friendly, centered around school events, community gatherings, and local spots like the Limon Heritage Museum and Railroad Park. For anyone looking for an affordable Eastern Plains lifestyle within driving distance of Front Range cities, Limon provides a comfortable and welcoming home base.

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