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.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 8 |
| Number of middle schools | 4 |
| Number of high schools | 2 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data available. | |||
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | #30, Lib. Arts | 2,075 |
| Colorado State University--Pueblo | Pueblo, CO | Tier 4, Lib. Arts | 5,903 |
| DeVry University--Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | Unranked | N/A |
| United States Air Force Academy | USAF Academy, CO | #1, Bacc. Coll. (W) | 4,467 |
| University of Colorado--Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | #32, U.-Master's (W) | 8,660 |
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