Canon City, CO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 16,003 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Extreme weather is a rarity here in the "banana belt" of Colorado where the sun shines more than 325 days a year.
Geography
The city is located along the Arkansas River and at the opening of the Royal Gorge.
Cultural Attractions
Main Street, Canon City, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is still lined with saloons and western trade companies.
Recreation
The Royal Gorge hosts a slew of activities--indoor and out--that take advantage of the scenery and the history of the area.
Economy
State and Federal Prisons are a major employer in this town, as there are 14 prisons in the city.
| Air quality [details] | 90 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 100.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 62 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 1 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Parkview Medical Center | Pueblo , CO | No |
| Colorado Mental Health Institute | Pueblo , CO | No |
| St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center | Pueblo , CO | No |
| Penrose-St. Francis Health Services | Colorado Springs , CO | Yes |
| Memorial Hospital | Colorado Springs , CO | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Lodge Care Center | Canon City, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Centura Health-St Thomas More Progressive Care Cen | Canon City, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Hildebrand Care Center | Canon City, CO | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Skyline Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Canon City, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Valley View Health Care Center INC | Canon City, CO | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home | Florence, CO | Too new to rate | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Cripple Creek Rehabilitation & Wellness Center | Cripple Creek, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Centura Health-Namaste Alzheimer Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Cheyenne Mountain Care And Rehabilitation Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Brighton Gardens Of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Garden Of The Gods Care Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mountain View Care Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Village At Skyline-Skyline Pines Care Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Cedarwood Health Care Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Parkview Medical Center, Inc. Ecf | Pueblo, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Aspen Living Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Laurel Manor Care Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Terrace Gardens Health Care Center | Colorado Springs, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Union Printers Home-Ltc | Colorado Springs, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Horizon Heights | Pueblo, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Minnequa Medicenter | Pueblo, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Pueblo Care And Rehabilitation Center | Pueblo, CO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sharmar Village Care Center | Pueblo, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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