Pueblo is located in Pueblo County. Pueblo is situated at the confluence of the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek, and is about 110 miles from Denver and 35 miles from Colorado Springs.
Pueblo offers all the services you can expect from a city of its size, without surrendering to urban problems like pollution and overpopulation. Pueblo's western flavor is evident both in the museums and historical sites around town, and the natural diversity of the surrounding terrain. Pikes Peak can be seen to the north, and Lake Pueblo provides a foreground to the Wet Mountains and Sangre de Cristo Range to the west and south. The rolling green hills of the plains stretch off to the east, a contrast to the high mountain peaks.
Today, Pueblo is one of the fastest growing cities in America. Downtown Pueblo, with its wealth of Victorian and Territorial architecture, is also going through a renaissance and renewal. Many of the old office buildings and warehouses are being refurbished in period appointments as they are being turned into townhomes, lofts and new office space.
Beginning in 1996, Downtown Pueblo started renovations on its Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo to boost its downtown economy. This 26-acre waterfront includes a walkway and artwork along the Arkansas River, an outdoor amphitheater and nature center. Currently in the latter stages of Phase Three, a Veteran’s Bridge, honoring Pueblo's veterans, will cross the Riverwalk channel and the construction of a Riverwalk boathouse should be completed in 2008.
Taking pride in the continually development of The Riverwalk, special events and activities are hosted year-round, including, Rolling on the Riverwalk (July), the Annual Holiday Lighting Extravaganza (November), performances by the Pueblo Symphony and come December, Christmas carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, fireworks and Santa boat rides are all on display.
Here you'll find Colorado State University-Pueblo, with about 6,000 students. In the fall of 2008, CSU-Pueblo will bring back its football team, with home games at Pueblo's Dutch Clark Stadium.
Housing Cost
Previous information from the association of Realtors showed median home prices falling in February to $119,900. But the median price for a Pueblo home rose in May to $135,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 103,495. Pueblo covers 45.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 4,662 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 81001, 81003, 81004, 81005, 81006, 81007, 81008
climate
Pueblo, CO climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 93.80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 14.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 33 degrees Fahrenheit, and relatively big during winter with an average difference of 33 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Pueblo is 12.60 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 2.07 Inches.
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