Cañon City, CO business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Cañon City, CO micropolitan area.
- Population
- 50,0932024 est.
- Establishments
- 938CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Cañon City, CO area
The Cañon City, CO micropolitan area covers 1 county in Colorado and had 50,093 residents in July 2024, up 2.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 607th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 701st by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Fremont County, CO | 50,093 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Cañon City, CO
County Business Patterns counted 938 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 8,603 people in mid-March with $362.7 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 9.2 employees per establishment. 57.6% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are construction (147), retail trade (122), and health care and social assistance (104).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction (23) | 147 | 689 | $37,001,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 122 | 1,716 | $56,942,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 104 | 2,255 | $112,051,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 103 | 1,325 | $29,843,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 101 | 437 | $12,668,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 67 | 270 | $13,765,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 59 | 193 | $6,742,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 46 | 177 | $10,723,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 38 | 387 | $29,889,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 37 | 281 | $11,594,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 26 | 255 (high noise) | $9,554,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 23 | 204 | $9,954,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 20 | 174 | $6,821,000 |
| Information (51) | 16 | 98 | $4,672,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 10 | 64 (high noise) | $5,146,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 7 | 26 (high noise) | $520,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 6 | 50 (high noise) | $4,685,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 1 | $80,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Business density and team size in Cañon City, CO
Cañon City, CO has 18.7 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 23.8% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 9.2 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $42,161 (38.3% below the U.S. $68,342). 57.6% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 2.2% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 539 | 57.6% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 203 | 21.7% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 111 | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 62 | 6.6% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 21 | 2.2% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Cañon City, CO
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 58 have a published Census count in Cañon City, CO. The largest are full-service restaurants (36), plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors (29), and offices of real estate agents and brokers (27). Relative to population, site preparation contractors are the most over-represented: 35.9 per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 36 | 537 | 14.9 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 29 | 159 | 5.5 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 27 | — | — |
| Limited-service restaurants | 23 | 496 | 21.6 |
| Site preparation contractors | 18 | 118 | 6.6 |
| Residential remodelers | 16 | — | — |
| Physician practices | 15 | 81 | 5.4 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 15 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 14 | 63 | 4.5 |
| Hotels and motels | 14 | — | — |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 14 | 68 | 4.9 |
| Dental offices | 12 | 83 | 6.9 |
| General automotive repair shops | 12 | 59 | 4.9 |
| Mental health practices | 11 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 10 | — | — |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 10 | — | — |
| Drinking places | 10 | 61 | 6.1 |
| Veterinary clinics | 9 | — | — |
| Law offices | 9 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 9 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 9 | — | — |
| Janitorial services | 9 | 39 | 4.3 |
| Used merchandise stores | 8 | — | — |
| Child day care services | 8 | 88 | 11.0 |
| RV parks and campgrounds | 7 | — | — |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Cañon City, CO
The area's named cities and towns have 6 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 719 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 719 | 6 | 100% | Mountain |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, CO | 3,883 | 719 | 6 |
Phone costs for a typical Cañon City, CO business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Cañon City, CO, 9 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $270.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $224.55, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. Callata comes to $179.00 a month for 9 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $179.00 | $2,148.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $171.00 | $2,052.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $207.00 | $2,484.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $224.55 | $2,694.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $243.00 | $2,916.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Cañon City, CO
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Cañon City, CO is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Cañon City, CO?
719, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Cañon City, CO area?
938 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Cañon City, CO?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 9-person team that is $179.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $224.55 a month (checked September 28, 2026).