Penrose is the gateway to Fremont County. The friendly open spaces of Penrose are located just 30 miles south of Colorado Springs, and is just a short drive from Fort Carson. With a population of 5,000 Penrose residents enjoy a rural lifestyle with big city amenities within easy driving distance. Besides downtown building lots must be on 41/2 acres

Penrose was once home to many apple orchards and even though the number has decreased over the years, the community is proud to celebrate its heritage each fall since 1935 with "Apple Days". Parades and activities abound offering a fabulous family friendly day.

Enjoy the pleasures of rural living with easy access to three metropolitan areas.  U.S. Highway 50 runs east to Pueblo, 25 miles, and west to Canon City, 20 miles.  Highway 115 runs north to Ft. Carson and Colorado Springs, 30 miles and south to Florence, 5 miles.

Penrose is unincorporated, with a population of approximately 6,000 residents, many of whom commute to nearby cities to work.  Penrose families are a diverse mixture of young, professional and retirees.

Penrose is centrally located for many outdoor activities, cultural programs and sporting activities.

Penrose enjoys 350 days of sunshine, with annual average rainfall of 16 inches and 38 inches yearly snowfall.  The altitude is 5,400 feet.

Penrose has plenty of breathing space with very little traffic, lots of fresh air and priceless views of the mountains and plains.

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