Florence, Colorado
City · Population 3,883 · #89 in Colorado
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About Florence
Florence, CO is a small town located in southern Colorado counting 3,883 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Florence is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 865 residents per square mile.
📰 Florence News Today
- Deputies seek public help in Florence Co. nightclub shooting WPDE · Aug 18
- From Florence to Florence: Local artist’s work showcased in international show kktv.com · Aug 14
- Southern Colorado Renaissance Faire set for this weekend in Florence Canon City Daily Record · Aug 17
- Secretary Mullin Tours Olympic Training Facility and Visits ICE Office in Colorado Homeland Security (.gov) · Aug 7
- How close is Aspen Acres fire to ADX Florence Supermax prison? Colorado Politics · Jul 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Florence Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Florence — but the Colorado one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Colorado, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Florence
- El Alazan Mexican Restaurant II — mexican
- Jade Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Florence Pioneer Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Florence
- Colonel Leo Sidney Boston War Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Florence
- Florence Jr./Sr. High School
- Fremont Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,883
Rank in state#89 of 271
Land area4.49 sq mi
Density865/sq mi
Coordinates38.3796, -105.1002