Colorado
Cañon City is a small city in Colorado with a population of 17,098. Residents earn $66,068 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cañon City receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Cañon City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cañon City is $66,068, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Cañon City is $275,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $931 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Cañon City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches, including 38.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,068 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,049 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,062 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,878 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,124 |
| County GDP | $2,073M |
| Restaurants | 103 |
| Healthcare | 98 |
| Retail | 126 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,296 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.83% |
| Commute Time | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Census Median | $275,300 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $340,000 |
| Median List Price | $340,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $175 |
| Homes Sold | 24 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% |
| Price Drops | 22.5% |
| Inventory | 120 |
| Census Median Rent | $931 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,296 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.83% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,802/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 13.7 inches |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,305 ft (1,617 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,378/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4419°N, 105.2209°W |
| County FIPS | 08043 |
Winner: Republican by 38.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.3% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,378/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Restaurants | 103 |
| Retail Stores | 126 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.6 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |