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Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs is a home rule municipality in and the county seat of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. It is the largest city in El Paso County, With a population of 478,961 at the 2020 United States Census, a 15.02% increase since 2010. Colorado Springs is the second-most populous city and the most extensive city in the state of Colorado, and the 40th-most populous city in the United States. It is the principal city in the Colorado Springs metropolitan area and the second-most prominent city of the Front Range Urban Corridor. It is located in east-central Colorado, on Fountain Creek, 70 miles (113 km) south of Denver.

At 6,035 feet (1,839 m) the city stands over 1 mile (1.6 km) above sea level. Colorado Springs is near the base of Pikes Peak, which rises 14,115 feet (4,302.31 m) above sea level on the eastern edge of the Southern Rocky Mountains. The city is the largest city north of Mexico above 6000 feet in elevation.

The Ute, Arapaho and Cheyenne peoples were the first recorded inhabiting the area which would become Colorado Springs. Part of the territory included in the United States' 1803 Louisiana Purchase, the current city area was designated part of the 1854 Kansas Territory. In 1859, after the first local settlement was established, it became part of the Jefferson Territory on October 24 and of El Paso County on November 28. Colorado City at the Front Range confluence of Fountain and Camp creeks was "formally organized on August 13, 1859" during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. It served as the capital of the Colorado Territory from November 5, 1861, until August 14, 1862, when the capital was moved to Golden, before it was finally moved to Denver in 1867. So many immigrants from England had settled in Colorado Springs by the early 1870s that Colorado Springs was locally referred to as "Little London." In 1871 the Colorado Springs Company laid out the towns of La Font (later called Manitou Springs) and Fountain Colony, upstream and downstream respectively, of Colorado City. Within a year, Fountain Colony was renamed Colorado Springs and officially incorporated. The El Paso County seat shifted from Colorado City in 1873 to the Town of Colorado Springs. On December 1, 1880, Colorado Springs expanded northward with two annexations.

The city lies in a semi-arid Steppe climate region with the Southern Rocky Mountains to the west, the Palmer Divide to the north, high plains further east, and high desert lands to the south when leaving Fountain and approaching Pueblo.Colorado Springs is 69 miles (111 km) or one hour and five minutes south of Denver by car using I-25.

Colorado Springs has the greatest total area of any municipality in Colorado. At the 2020 United States Census, the city had a total area of 125,287 acres (507.019 km2) including 232 acres (0.937 km2) of water.

Health and wellness are one of the top priorities in Colorado Springs. Planet Fitness is known for its affordable memberships and judgment-free atmosphere, Planet Fitness has multiple locations in Colorado. CrossFit Gyms, there are numerous CrossFit gyms in Colorado for those interested in high-intensity functional training. Boutique Fitness Studios, Colorado also has a variety of boutique fitness studios specializing in yoga, pilates, cycling, barre, and other fitness disciplines. Select Physical Therapy, with multiple locations across Colorado, Select Physical Therapy offers personalized physical therapy programs tailored to individual needs. Colorado Physical Therapy Specialists provides a variety of physical therapy services, including manual therapy, sports rehabilitation, and orthopedic care. Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center along with orthopedic services, Panorama offers physical therapy programs to aid in recovery from orthopedic injuries and surgeries.

Top sites in Colorado Springs CO are Garden of the Gods, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, and National Museum of World War II Aviation.

Population: 488,664 (2023). ZIP codes: 80901–80951, 80960, 80962, 80970, 80977, 80995, 80997. Area Code: 719. Elevation: 6,035 ft (1,839 m). Area: 195.761 sq mi (507.019 km2).

FAQs

Is Colorado Springs, CO a good place to live?

Yes. Living in Colorado Springs, for most people who move there or grew up there, is a great experience because of the natural environment, good economic growth, top-rated schools, and lots of recreational activities. In fact, many people describe living in Colorado Springs as like being in a year-round playground, where you can hike, ski, camp, and go rafting on the Royal Gorge. And don’t forget about the museums, parks, and a world-class zoo.

Is it expensive to live in Colorado Springs, CO?

Colorado Springs is ranked 52 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Colorado Springs is 108.5% of the national average. The median household income in Colorado Springs is $71,957, which is 10% less than that of the state. The median income for an individual is $37,858, which is 10% less than that of the state. The average rent in Colorado Springs (located in Colorado Springs Metro) metro area for a 2-bed home is $1,694, which is 15% more than the average rent across the US. The median home price in Colorado Springs is $475,000 with a median price per sqft of $235.

What is the crime rate in Colorado Springs, CO?

With a crime rate of 41 per one thousand residents, Colorado Springs has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 25. Within Colorado, more than 90% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Colorado Springs.

Sources

City of Colorado Springs

Wikipedia

PODS

Flyhomes

Neighborhood Scout

Planet Fitness

CrossFit Gyms

Boutique Fitness Studios

Select Physical Therapy

Colorado Physical Therapy Specialists

Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center

Garden of the Gods

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

National Museum of World War II Aviation
 

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