Livability Score

60
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Morning Glory Espresso
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Guy R. Barrickman Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (22) F
Papa John's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Spirits House Liquors
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Lorraine Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (16) F
Hibbard Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Cross Creek Regional Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
John Metcalf Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Samantha Crutcher Park
Park
Widefield Park and Disc Golf Course
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Talbott Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (14) F
Kwik Way
Convenience Store
Song's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Kum & Go
Convenience Store
God's Pantry
Furniture
ABBA Eye Care
Optician
Na La's Quilt Shoppe
Clothing
Family Dollar
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Love's Country Store
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Blue Jay Collectibles
Discount Store
Mystics Nails Salon
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Florist
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Fountain.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Fountain Park-n-Ride
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Fountain is 118/100 - which is 6% higher than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime C-

Fountain crime rates are 2,448 per 100k, which is 33% lower than Colorado
Property Crime
2,105 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
343 crimes per 100k C
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employment B-

The median income in Fountain is $68,194 - which is 9% higher than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$68,194 C+
Unemployment Rate
4.8% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Fountain Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Fountain Police Department
Police
Fountain Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
UCHealth Emergency Room - Fountain
Clinic
Fountain Modern Dentistry
Dentist
My Kid's Dentist & Dental Office
Dentist
Mesa Ridge Dental Center
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fountain Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

Fountain home prices are $259,000 - which is 2% lower than Colorado
Home Price
$259,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
25% A+
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools D+

The Fountain graduation rate is 93% - which is 6% higher than Colorado
School Test Scores
34% F
High School Grad. Rates
93% A
Elementary Schools (8) F
Mesa Elementary School
Fountain Middle School
Welte Education Center
Aragon Elementary School
Eagleside Elementary School
Janitell Junior High School
James Madison Charter Academy School
Webster Elementary School
Sunrise Elementary School
Jordahl Elementary School
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Talbott Steam Innovation School
Watson Junior High School
A Rainbow Of Friends Preschool
Venetucci Elementary School
High Schools (2) F
Welte Education Center
Mesa Ridge High School
Fountain-Fort Carson High School
Fountain Valley School Of Colorado
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ratings D

Fountain has an overall rating of 53% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes B
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Fountain Area Facts

  • Fountain has a Livability Score of 60/100, which is considered below average
  • Fountain crime rates are 33% lower than the Colorado average
  • Cost of living in Fountain is 6% higher than the Colorado average

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Do Not Move to Fountain, CO 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 25, 2020) ...Read More Read Less
Fountain is a Great Military Town 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) My family and I have been living in Fountain, Colorado for the last 5 years and have enjoyed our stay here as a military family stationed at Fort Carson. Fountain, CO is a very diverse military town that has become a melting pot of various cultures and ethnic groups that live tog ...Read More ether in harmony and provide an opportunity for families to come together to form a community. My family has loved the city's growth over the last five years.

The school system in Fountain is very good and my kids love learning in a multicultural environment. Fountain, CO is known for its Pikes Peak International Raceway that has become a great place for families to enjoy the races in a great atmosphere and is one of the best areas in Fountain. Fountain, CO was named the 1999 America's Millennial City because of the diversity and nice shopping, restaurants, and other amenities that provide all the comforts of a big city but in a smaller well-connected town. I and my family have loved staying in Fountain, Colorado and would recommend it to anyone in the military looking for a great place to be stationed. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fountain? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hibbard Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Cross Creek Regional Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Guy R. Barrickman Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Papa John's
      Culver's
      Jimmy John's
      Carl's Jr.
      Sonic
      Chick-fil-A
      Taco Bell
      Jersey Mike's Subs

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fountain? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Fountain.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fountain? The cost of living in Fountain is 118/100 - which is 6% higher than Colorado.
      Fountain
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      Colorado
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fountain? Fountain crime rates are 2,448, which are 33% lower than Colorado
      Total Crime
      2,448 per 100k people

      5% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      5% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Fountain? The median income in Fountain is $68,194 which is 9% higher than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $68,19423% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,88113% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Fountain a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Sam's Club - Parmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Fountain home prices? Fountain home prices are $259,000 - which is 2% lower than Colorado
      Median home value
      $259,00040% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,50559% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      9% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Fountain have good schools? The Fountain graduation rate is 93% - which is 6% higher than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      34%

      30% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      17% higher than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Fountain a good place to live? Fountain has an overall rating of 53% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      53%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      45%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      72%

      8 total surveys

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