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CO SPRINGS
About Colorado Springs
Online Relocation Guide
At 6,035 feet, Colorado Springs sits over one mile above sea level. The city is situated near the base of one of the most famous American mountains, Pikes Peak. America the Beautiful was written by visiting English professor Katharine Lee Bates in August 1893 after visiting the summit of this majestic mountain.
Colorado Springs averages 300 days of sunshine per year. Average snowfall is moderate at five to nine inches per month during the snowing season. Average January low and high temperatures are 14°F/42°F and average July low and high temperatures are 55°F/85°F. Colorado Springs has mild winters, with large snow accumulations in the downtown area relatively rare.
- Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and one of the most famous American mountains, Pikes Peak.
- High quality of life, low cost living.
- Superior selection in schools, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment.
- Clean and safe community with low crime rates.
- Only one hour away from Denver.
- No. 1 Best Big City in "Best Places to Live" by Money magazine in 2006.
| Elevation |
6,035 Feet |
| Population (City) |
407,902 (2008 est.) |
| Population (Metro) |
541,491 |
| Founded |
1871, by General William Jackson Palmer |
| County |
El Paso |
| Square Miles |
194.5 |
| Average Number of Visitors Per Year |
6 Million |
| Area's #1 Attraction Man-made |
US Air Force Academy |
| Area's #1 Attraction Natural |
Garden of the Gods |
| Pikes Peak Elevation |
14,110 feet above sea level |
| Tax Rate |
State- 2.9%, County- 1%, City- 2.5%, RTA-1% - Total- 7.4% |
| Crime |
Colorado Springs has one of lowest crime rates in the country. For a complete report please visit the Colorado Springs Police Department Websight at th following link: Colorado Springs Police Department |
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