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Fountain, CO

El Paso CountyElev. 1,690 m
Population
29,327
Median home
$374,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Fountain

With about 29,327 residents, Fountain is one of Colorado's notable places. Fountain sits in El Paso County. The median age is 31.1 and the median household income is $85,246. Homes carry a median value of $374,600, and about 72% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (56.1%). Around 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
29,327
Median age
31.1
Median household income
$85,246
Per-capita income
$35,115
Poverty rate
8.7%
High-school grad or higher
95.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg. commute
26.2 min
Work from home
8.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White56.1%
Hispanic or Latino25.2%
Black9.1%
Asian3.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.4%
Sales & office21.8%
Service15.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.7%
Production, transportation & material moving12%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$374,600
Median gross rent
$1,778/mo
Owner-occupied
72.3%
Median year built
1998
Households
10,367
Avg. household size
2.83

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Fountain has 10 public schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading32%
Math23%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Fountain-Fort Carson High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Welte Education CenterHighGrades 9–12
Fountain Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Janitell Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Aragon Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Eagleside Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Jordahl Elementary SchoolElementary
Mesa Elementary SchoolElementary
Prairie Heights Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Conrad Early Learning CenterGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime28% above national
Fountain496
Colorado494
United States386
↑ 21% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime6% above national
Fountain2,075
Colorado2,981
United States1,952
↓ 3% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fountain Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fountain.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · El Paso County
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High
HailRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fountain is in El Paso County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fountain sits in El Paso County. Elevation ~1,690 m.

Map of Fountain
Fountain, CO
Where Fountain is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Old Livery Stable
Notable people from Fountain
Jon WattsG'Angelo HancockChase HeadleyPeter La FargeMorgan Fox
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Fountain, CO (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fountain, Colorado.

Kenneth Egbert Jr Younger, 44
Fountain · Elpaso County · 80817
AKA Kenny Younger
Christopher Michael Thompson, 39
Fountain · El Paso County · 80817
AKA Reaper Thompson, Christopher M Thompson
Christopher Adam Garcia, 47
Fountain · El Paso County · 80817
AKA Chris Garcia, Christopher A Garcia
Josef Robert Smith, 29
Fountain · El Paso County · 80817

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fountain — frequently asked

What is the population of Fountain, Colorado?
Fountain has a population of about 29,327, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fountain?
The median home value in Fountain is $374,600, and the median gross rent is $1,778/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fountain safe? What is the crime rate?
Fountain Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 496 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fountain face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates El Paso County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, winter weather, hail.
How many schools are in Fountain?
Fountain has 10 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fountain?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Fountain. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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