Florence, CO Local Information, Schools & Real Estate Listings
About Florence, CO
Florence is located along the Arkansas River on the eastern range of the Rocky Mountains in Fremont County. The Colorado town grew rapidly in the late 1800s after oils was discovered there., and the The Florence community is the start of the Gold Belt Tour Scenic Byway. The Gold Belt Tour is a drive that takes you on old stagecoach and railroad routes passing historic mining towns including Cripple Creek, one of the greatest gold camps. Visitors and Residents residents of Florence can enjoy an abundance of adventures including horseback riding, rafting, fishing and rock climbing along the Arkansas river. They can also four-wheel drive on independence trail and shelf road. If they are looking for more relaxed approach they can enjoy a 20-block downtown featuring art centers, shopping, restaurants and bars.
Florence Entertainment & Culture
- Gold Belt Scenic Byway is a National Scenic Byway that travels historic routes that connect various mining districts.
- Downtown Florence has an abundance of events, shopping and restaurants for the while family to enjoy.
- Arkansas River Tours offer rafting and fishing tours for anyone of any ability.
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Who Lives in Florence, CO?
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37 Years is the Median Age
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49.3 % are Married
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60% are College Graduates
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4,078 People live
in this Neighborhood -
34.9F Median Monthly
Temperature -
29,471 Median Household
Income
What is the average temperature in Florence, CO?
Month
Low
Med
High
Rain
Jan
21.5°
34.9°
48.3°
0.41 "
Feb
24.5°
38°
51.5°
0.46 "
Mar
29.7°
42.8°
55.9°
0.95 "
Apr
38°
51.4°
64.7°
1.14 "
May
46°
59.5°
73°
1.5 "
Jun
54.9°
69.1°
83.1°
1.31 "
Jul
61.2°
74.9°
88.6°
1.88 "
Aug
59.2°
72.6°
86°
1.89 "
Sep
50.7°
64.5°
78.3°
1.23 "
Oct
40.8°
55°
69.1°
0.94 "
Nov
30.2°
43.5°
56.7°
0.67 "
Dec
23.2°
36.1°
49°
0.58 "
Schools in Florence, CO
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4 Results
1
Fremont Elementary School
Distance:
0.46 miles
Students:
405
Grades:
KG-05
2
Fremont Middle School
Distance:
0.46 miles
Students:
349
Grades:
06-08
3
Florence High School
Distance:
1.95 miles
Students:
463
Grades:
09-12
4
Penrose Elementary School
Distance:
5.79 miles
Students:
233
Grades:
KG-05
Florence, CO Places of Worship
1-15 of
50 Results
1
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Denomination:
Assembly of God Churches
Distance:
0.09 miles
2
FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST
Denomination:
Churches of Christ
Distance:
0.09 miles
3
MANA HOUSE
Denomination:
Churches, Denomination Unknown
Distance:
0.14 miles
4
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Denomination:
Baptist Churches
Distance:
0.15 miles
5
FLORENCE FOURSQUARE CHURCH
Denomination:
Churches, Denomination Unknown
Distance:
0.16 miles
6
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Denomination:
Churches of the Nazarene
Distance:
0.27 miles
7
ST BENEDICTS CHURCH
Denomination:
Catholic Churches
Distance:
0.38 miles
8
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Denomination:
Churches, Denomination Unknown
Distance:
0.52 miles
9
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Denomination:
Methodist Churches
Distance:
0.99 miles
10
OAK CREEK SOUTHERN BAPT CHRCH
Denomination:
Baptist Churches
Distance:
1.2 miles
11
FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Denomination:
Pentecostal Churches
Distance:
2.23 miles
12
MOUNTAIN VIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
Denomination:
Churches, Denomination Unknown
Distance:
5.19 miles
13
4-MILE ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN
Denomination:
Seventh Day Adventist Churches
Distance:
5.6 miles
14
CHRCH JESUS CHRST LTTR DAY STS
Denomination:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Distance:
5.72 miles
15
KIRKWOOD MEML PRESBY CHRCH USA
Denomination:
Presbyterian Churches
Distance:
5.76 miles