Palmer Lake, Colorado
Town · Population 2,575 · #105 in Colorado
About Palmer Lake
Palmer Lake, CO is a small town located in central Colorado with an estimated population of 2,575.
Palmer Lake holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.09 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 833 residents per square mile.
📰 Palmer Lake News Today
- Three bears take dip at Palmer Lake Reservoir, spotted by hikers Colorado Springs Gazette · Jul 23
- Palmer Lake Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Palmer Lake prepares to awaken troll made by Southern Colorado artist KKTV · Jun 26
- New giant troll to be unveiled in Palmer Lake FOX21 News Colorado · Jun 12
- A troll has taken up residence under the Palmer Lake pedestrian bridge KOAA News 5 · Jun 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Palmer Lake Unique
- The only place in America named Palmer Lake — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Palmer Lake
- Bella Panini — italian
- O'Malley's Restaurant & Pub — american
- Speed Trap Bistro — regional
- Charrito's House #2 — mexican
- Rock House Ice Cream
- The Villa — italian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Sidney Harrison Plane Crash Site · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Palmer Lake
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Palmer Lake
- Palmer Lake Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)2,575
Rank in state#105 of 271
Land area3.09 sq mi
Density833/sq mi
Coordinates39.1158, -104.9092