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Crime in Fountain summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Fountain. Key points include:
There were 666 total crimes in Fountain in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Fountain is 2,375.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Fountain is 481.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Fountain is 1,893.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Fountain is 12.09% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Fountain Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw | Fountain / 100k People | Colorado / 100k People | National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 666 | 2,375.4 | 3,069.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 135 | 481.5 | 476.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 22 | 78.5 | 63.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 83 | 296.0 | 350.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 531 | 1,893.9 | 2,592.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 71 | 253.2 | 348.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 392 | 1,398.2 | 1,754.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 68 | 242.5 | 490.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Fountain summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fountain. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fountain is 118 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fountain is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Fountain is $394,609.
The median income in Fountain is $86,242.
Fountain's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fountain Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fountain | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 106 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 149 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 107 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fountain, CO Weather
The average high in Fountain is 61.5° and the average low is 33.4°.
There are 44.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.3 inches of precipitation each year with 67.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fountain |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 33.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 44.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 67.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fountain Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fountain
The current population in Fountain is 29,300. The population has increased 23.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,300 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 29,327 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 29,498 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 29,495 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 30,240 | 1.5% |
| 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
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Fountain is:
57.2% White with 16,768 White residents.
8.1% African American with 2,383 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 50 American Indian residents.
2.6% Asian with 763 Asian residents.
0.5% Hawaiian with 152 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 24 Other residents.
6.0% Two Or More with 1,752 Two Or More residents.
25.3% Hispanic with 7,408 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fountain | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.2% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.1% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.0% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 25.3% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fountain
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Fountain is 49.6% female with 14,526 female residents.
Fountain is 50.4% male with 14,774 male residents.
| Gender | Fountain | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fountain for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Fountain completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Fountain completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Fountain completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Fountain completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Fountain completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Fountain completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Fountain completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Fountain completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Fountain completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fountain | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fountain, Colorado
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3.9% of households in Fountain earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Fountain earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.5% of households in Fountain earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Fountain earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.7% of households in Fountain earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.9% of households in Fountain earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.4% of households in Fountain earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.4% of households in Fountain earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.5% of households in Fountain earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.5% of households in Fountain earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fountain | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.5% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.7% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 14.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.4% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.5% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.5% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
