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Living in
Fountain.
About
Life in Fountain
Fountain works well if you want suburban stability near Colorado Springs without being in the thick of the city itself. The median home price sits around $398,000 and median rent near $1,745, which is reasonable for the Front Range but not cheap—you're paying for proximity to outdoor recreation and military-connected economic stability around Fort Carson. The job market is solid with unemployment around 4.2%, though you'll likely commute somewhere: the average drive is 26 minutes, and many residents work toward the Springs or at the base.
Fountain at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
30.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Foreign-Born
6.7%
Broadband Internet
95.0%
of households
Population Growth
-1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Fountain: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fountain, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (27.6%), and 8.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.2%
of residents
65 and Older
6.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.2%
of households
Married Couples
55.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.80
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CO
Rent, home values, and income in Fountain
In Fountain, home values are 26% below the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
68.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,487
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $385,215 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Fountain and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fountain is close to the CO average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Fountain Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Colorado Springs, CO metro area
Commute27.2 min avg
How Fountain residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fountain, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 81 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Major hub40.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 12% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fountain runs 12% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
367.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,693
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fountain Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
El Paso County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In El Paso County, which includes Fountain, the most common type is hail, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 47 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 60 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2022 | 40 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 34 | Hail | None reported |
| 2020 | 45 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 53 | Hail | $100,000 |
| 2018 | 43 | Hail | $343.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
El Paso County, county-wide
Fountain is about 4% of El Paso County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in El Paso County, which includes Fountain, is typically good — 249 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
249
per year
Moderate Days
116
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
El Paso County, county-wide
Fountain is about 4% of El Paso County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fountain has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/37°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.1"
Annual Snowfall
32.5"
Hot Days/Year
23
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
160
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
87
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 19°F | 0.29" |
| Feb | 47°F | 20°F | 0.32" |
| Mar | 55°F | 27°F | 0.79" |
| Apr | 61°F | 34°F | 1.45" |
| May | 71°F | 44°F | 1.99" |
| Jun | 82°F | 53°F | 2.27" |
| Jul | 87°F | 58°F | 3.12" |
| Aug | 84°F | 57°F | 2.96" |
| Sep | 77°F | 49°F | 1.35" |
| Oct | 65°F | 37°F | 0.77" |
| Nov | 53°F | 26°F | 0.37" |
| Dec | 45°F | 19°F | 0.23" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fountain
Uninsured
5.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fountain's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Evans Ach (ft Carson)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Fort Carson
Cedar Springs Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Colorado Springs
Uch-memorial Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.1 mi away · Colorado Springs
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fountain
Fountain's student/teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fountain (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,014 students · in-state tuition $73,566 · 87% graduate · median earnings $70,914 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 284 students · in-state tuition $10,482 · 28% graduate · median earnings $44,955 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, 36 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fountain
Fountain has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (36 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
36 mi awayGreat Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve
79 mi awayBent's Old Fort National Historic Site
National Historic Site
81 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fountain
Fountain Library
230 South Main Street, Fountain
Cities Near Fountain
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fountain FAQ
Is Fountain, Colorado affordable?⌄
Fountain's median rent is $1,745/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $86,242/year. Median home value is $398,000.
Is Fountain, Colorado safe?⌄
Fountain's violent crime rate was 368 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1693 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fountain, Colorado?⌄
Fountain has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fountain, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Fountain is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,745/month and median household income is $86,242/year. The median home value is $398,000. About 68% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fountain, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Fountain is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from