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Fountain, CO


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Fountain, Colorado

Introduction to Fountain, Colorado

Fountain, Colorado, in El Paso county, is 12 miles SE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. Fountain contains a population of approximately 15,197.

Fountain History

Fountain was established in 1859. It is the oldest El Paso County town. After its establishment, it developed into an agricultural hub. Crops and cattle were transported by railroad to and from Fountain. One of the most significant events in Fountain’s history was a train collision in 1888. The event is referred to as “The Blast” and happened when a freight train carrying many tons of explosives collided with a passenger train. The resulting explosion could be heard from several miles away and created a fifteen deep and forty feet wide crater, killing many people.

Fountain and nearby Attractions

  • Fountain Creek Regional Park
  • Appletree Golf Club
  • KOA Campground
  • Pikes Peak
  • Big Johnson Reservoir
  • John Metcalf Park

Things To Do In Fountain

The city of Fountain has several parks which are frequented by residents and visitor. These have amenities for a variety of recreational activities ranging from picnic areas and play grounds to sports fields. The nearby golf course provides opportunities for golf enthusiasts. There are also a number of reservoirs and lakes nearby which are suitable for several types of aquatic activities.

Fountain Transportation

Denver International is the nearest major airport.

Fountain Higher Education

Pikes Peak Community College, the United States Air Force Academy and the University of Colorado offer higher educational opportunities.

High Points

Fountain strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyFountain Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Fountain Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Fountain, CO

Comparing Fountain to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population95
Female Share of the Population26
Well-Paid Single Men22
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use35
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime78

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