The Town FilesFremont County, Colorado
49,634 people. The median home is worth $324,000 (typical Colorado town: $471,100) and the median household earns $62,664.
Towns in Fremont County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cañon City | 17,141 | $316,100 | $64,787 | 46.2 |
| Lincoln Park | 3,934 | $295,800 | $60,036 | 59.1 |
| Florence | 3,822 | $249,700 | $50,262 | 37.4 |
| Penrose | 3,685 | $308,800 | $88,109 | 43.7 |
| Park Center | 2,953 | $386,200 | $72,212 | 43.2 |
People and housing
| Fremont County | Typical Colorado town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $324,000 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,070 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $62,664 | $86,246 |
| Median age | 44.7 | 40.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.0% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
14,574 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,243 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,480 storm events in Fremont County from 1996 to 2026, with 7 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Fremont County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| July 16, 2015 | Flood | DR-4229: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 14, 2013 | Flood | DR-4145: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 12, 2013 | Flood | EM-3365: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 26, 2013 | Fire | DR-4133: Royal Gorge Fire |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).