Pueblo West, Colorado
Pueblo West is a community of 35,681 people in Pueblo County, Colorado.
Why visit Pueblo West
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 18 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Goodnight Barn and Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Pueblo West
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pueblo West
Pueblo West is a census-designated place (CDP) in and governed by Pueblo County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is part of the Pueblo, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Pueblo West CDP was 33,086 according to the United States Census 2020. The Pueblo West Metropolitan District provides services.
From the Wikipedia article Pueblo West, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Goodnight Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.5 mi
Historic barn in Pueblo, Colorado, US
Pendarvis Art Studio
Museum · 2.4 mi
299 South Joe Martinez Boulevard, Pueblo West
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo
Park · 6.6 mi
Zoo in Pueblo, Colorado
Restaurants and cafes18
Reservoir Brewing
Bar and pub · Sandwich, Bar And Grill, Pub · 4.4 mi
181 South Purcell Boulevard, Pueblo West
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Taco Shells Pueblo West
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
336 South McCulloch Boulevard East, Pueblo West
Tocayo Mexican Grill & Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.4 mi
283 South Joe Martinez Boulevard, Pueblo West
Tumbleweed
Restaurant · Bar And Grill · 2.4 mi
214 South McCulloch Boulevard East, Pueblo West
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 2.5 mi
69 South Dunlap Drive, Pueblo West
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
6 more on the map.
Where to stay2
History
The area that is now known as Pueblo West was undeveloped rangeland before Robert P. McCulloch, land developer and oil magnate, and his company McCulloch Properties, Inc. came to Colorado. Historically occupied by Ute and Comanche people, most recently the land was used for ranching, supported by the water from the Arkansas River. Inspired by the neighboring City of Pueblo, Colorado, and the momentum of successfully creating Lake Havasu City, Arizona, McCulloch, and his company was formally founded in the Pueblo West Metropolitan District (the District) on September 16, 1969. Shortly after the creation of the District, McCulloch built the Pueblo West Inn, where guests were treated to a luxurious experience to sell land in the rolling prairies of the new community. The Pueblo West News, the District's first newspaper, reported by 1974, over 2,000 new residents had moved into Pueblo West, and Pueblo School District 70 founded Pueblo West Elementary with 200 students enrolling in the fall. In 1977 McCulloch Properties pleaded guilty to criminal fraud for large‐scale land sales misrepresentation.
From the History section of Pueblo West, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.9 mi
275 West John Powell Boulevard, Pueblo West
Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
1132 West Oro Grande Drive, Pueblo West
Shopping3
Pueblo West Hardware
Hardware store · 2.4 mi
222 South McCulloch Boulevard East, Pueblo West
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Desert Sage Elementary School
School · 1.9 mi
935 South Palomar Drive, Pueblo West
Liberty Point International School
School · 3.0 mi
484 South Maher Drive, Pueblo West
Swallows Charter Academy High School
School · 2.3 mi
101 Civic Center Drive, Pueblo West
Healthcare1
Map of Pueblo West
57 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 18°F | 0.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 20°F | 0.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 28°F | 0.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 36°F | 1.7 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 76°F | 46°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 56°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 62°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 60°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 51°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 38°F | 0.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 27°F | 0.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 19°F | 0.3 in | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pueblo Rsvr (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pueblo County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-09-01: Wildfires, Flooding, And Mudslides (Fire)
- 2026-06-29: Aspen Acres Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-10-17: Junkins Fire (Fire)
- 2016-10-04: Beulah Hill Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Pueblo 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Florence 18 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Lincoln Park 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Cañon City 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Fountain 26 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Fort Carson 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Park Center 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Security-Widefield 30 mi north, about 49 min by car
- Stratmoor 32 mi north, about 51 min by car
- Colorado Springs 38 mi north, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Pueblo West, Colorado, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Goodnight Barn, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Paul Catholic Church in Pueblo West Colorado, Always dreamin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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