Americus, Colorado
Americus: Situated at an elevation of 8,202 feet in Chaffee County, this small unincorporated community lies within Colorado's Upper Arkansas River Valley.
About
Americus is a city located in the county of Chaffee in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Quick Facts about Americus
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Chaffee County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.9025,-106.1656 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 20:28:07 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 21℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Americus is located at 38°54'9"N 106°9'56"W (38.9025000, -106.1655700).
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Weather
21°F
Mostly Cloudy
5 mph NW
Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Americus, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUV | Buena Vista, CO | 27318 County Road 314 | BUS |
| FRP | Fairplay, CO | 620 US Highway 285 | BUS |
| PSG | Poncha Springs, CO | 6250 US Highway 285 | BUS |
| SLD | Salida, CO | 54 Jones Avenue | BUS |
| FSC | Frisco, Colorado | 1010 Meadow Drive | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Americus.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Post Office | Buena Vista (CO) | 81211 |
Other cities in Chaffee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chaffee County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salida | 5,690 | City in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States |
| Buena Vista | 3,116 | Town of the United States |