Penrose, Colorado
A Survey of our Community
Location:
Penrose, the Gateway to Fremont County, is located 30 miles south of Colorado Springs and 27 miles west of Pueblo at the crossroads of Highways 50 and 115. "The banana belt of Colorado," Penrose enjoys an average of 351 days of sunshine a year.
Nearby Communities:
Canon City - 11 miles
Florence - 5 miles
| Population |
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Penrose 1996 |
5692 |
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Penrose Projected 2001 |
7763 |
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Fremont County 1996 |
40832 |
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Fremont County Projected 2001 |
48188 |
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Households 1996 |
2007 |
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Households Projected 2001 |
2735 |
| Income (Per Median) |
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1996 |
$31747 |
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Projected 2001 |
$32973 |
| Climate |
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Average Hi |
68.9 |
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Average Low |
41.5 |
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Average Temperature |
55.2 |
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Elevation |
5330 Ft |
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Average Precipitation |
13.0 Inches |
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Average Killing Frost |
Spring - April 28th |
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Fall - October 12 |
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Growing Season |
167 Days |