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Fremont County, named after Capt. John Fremont, is located in south-central Colorado. It
spans the Arkansas River Valley between the Front Range (Pikes Peak
region), the Wet Mountains and the Sangre de Cristo Range. The county
population is somewhere over 46,000. The median age in the county is 39
and the median household income is approximately $34,000. One never need leave Fremont County to enjoy first class dining, entertainment, activities, and shopping. Because of its particularly mild climate
and light winter snowfall, Fremont County is sometimes referred to as
the "Banana Belt" of Colorado. The sun shines 325 days a year here, the
people are friendly, crime is low, school systems are professionally managed, housing is plentiful and available in various price ranges. The communities comprising Fremont County include Cañon City (the county seat), Florence and Penrose as well as the smaller communities of Brookside, Coal Creek, Lincoln Park, Rockvale and Williamsburg. Religious diversity is apparent in the many places of worship present in Fremont County. Over 150 different clubs
and organizations operate in the county including veteran's
organizations such as the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. The county is home to most of the State's prisons, with the Federal Super Max prison south of Florence, offering many job opportunities. Appreciation
of history, science and the arts is everywhere noticeable in Fremont
County. Civic theater, art galleries and museums, Dinosaur museums, and
various local musical activities are in abundance throughout the year
with the summer offering opportunities for outdoor concerts and arts
and crafts shows. Recreational opportunities thrive in Fremont County, Colorado. They include whitewater rafting, fishing, hunting, skiing, golfing, biking, hiking, picnicking, or just walking on the beautiful River Walk
in Cañon City. If your taste runs more to the latest movies, novels or
the finest food, Fremont County can also accommodate these with its
movie theaters, libraries and selection of wonderful eateries and
coffee shops. Fremont
County is superbly located so that a drive of one hour or less will
open new possibilities for family adventure. Get in your car and drive
to historic Cripple Creek for some light gambling, fine dining, or ride
on the Narrow Gauge railway. Or head west to the towns of Westcliffe
and Silver Cliff located in the Wet Mountain Valley with the most
spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo Range. Travel east to Pueblo
with its wonderful reservoir providing opportunity for all kinds of
water sports, or just go shopping, or visit the river walk in the
historic Union Avenue district, or take the kids to the nature center
where they can witness all kinds of wild birds. Travel north to
Colorado Springs—home to Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Ft. Carson,
Peterson AFB, the Air Force Academy and many other scenic attractions. Come, visit, stay a while, and you will never want to live anywhere else—and that's okay, we'd love to have you!
Fremont County Official Website.
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