Fountain, CO
Living in Fountain
Bikeability6
Walkability13
Commute54
Public Transit8
Affordability52
Public Safety50
Airports39
Hospitals85
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
30kPopulation+6k (2010–19)
30 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
78%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black8%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian3%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate27%
Some College47%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
76%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector62%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military6%
Sales and office24%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$229kMedian Home Value+$48k (2010–19)
48%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$491 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200937%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas82%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fountain
United States45
Colorado43
Colorado Springs Metro Area53
El Paso County54
Property Crime in Fountain
United States48
Colorado55
Colorado Springs Metro Area62
El Paso County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 0 | 6 |
| Feb | 30 | 0 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 1 | 12 |
| Apr | 44 | 2 | 10 |
| May | 53 | 2 | 3 |
| Jun | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 47 | 1 | 4 |
| Nov | 36 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fountain
Inland Flooding64
Tornado17
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fountain, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fountain, CO
A Rainbow of Friends Preschool
3 miles, NE
Fountain Valley School of Colorado
4 miles, NW
The Hillsprings Learning Center
9 miles, NW
The Colorado Springs School
11 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Fountain, CO
Colorado College
13 miles, NW
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
15 miles, NW
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
16 miles, NW
Nazarene Bible College
19 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fountain, CO
Evans ACH (FT Carson)
7 miles, W
Cedar Springs Behavioral Health System
11 miles, NW
Uch-Memorial Health System
12 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Fountain, CO
Pueblo Memorial Airport
29 miles, S
Denver International Airport
81 miles, N
Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
122 miles, W