Fountain, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Fountain, Colorado Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
29,784
Unemployment
6.8%
Poverty
7.8%
Median Home
$229,200
Median Income
$64,582
Median Rent
$1,424
Fountain SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
7
Fountain, CO Crime Report
792
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,551.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
3.02%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fountain / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 792 | 2,551.5 | 2,971.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 127 | 409.1 | 381.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 6.4 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 15 | 48.3 | 63.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 87 | 280.3 | 246.3 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 665 | 2,142.3 | 2,590.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 98 | 315.7 | 348.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 479 | 1,543.1 | 1,858.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 88 | 283.5 | 384.0 | 219.9 |
Fountain, CO Cost Of Living
105
Fountain's Overall Cost Of Living
Fountain's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Fountain | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 110 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 113 | 134 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 86 | 100 | |
Fountain, CO Photos
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Rankings for Fountain in Colorado
Map Of Fountain, CO
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Population over time in Fountain
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 29,784 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 29,339 | 1.9% |
| 2017 | 28,799 | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 27,817 | 2.8% |
| 2015 | 27,062 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 26,881 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 26,293 | 2.7% |
| 2012 | 25,602 | 3.6% |
| 2011 | 24,724 | 4.0% |
| 2010 | 23,781 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fountain
| Race | Fountain | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.5% | 68.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 8.2% | 3.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 2.5% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 25.6% | 21.5% | 18.0% |
Gender in Fountain
| Gender | Fountain | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fountain for adults over 25
| Education | Fountain | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 17.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Fountain, Colorado
| Income | Fountain | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.2% | 7.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 26.7% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.5% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.9% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 8.2% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 8.8% | 7.7% |
