Fountain

CO

El Paso County, Colorado

Population 743K |Median income $90,363 |8 hospitals

Population
742,999
El Paso County
Median Income
$90,363
+33% vs avg
Median Home Value
$461,000
+102% vs avg
Median Age
35.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
743K+17%
Median Income
$90,363+58%
Median Home Value
$461,000+116%
Poverty Rate
8.5%-31%
Unemployment
4.9%-44%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,696/mo
Poverty Rate
8.5% -40% vs avg
Unemployment 4.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 41.9%
Work From Home 16.8%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 70.3%
African American 5.8%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
34.6%
Obesity
28.3%
High Blood Pressure
28.1%
Physical Inactivity
18.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.8%
Binge Drinking
17%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.7%
Current Asthma
11.6%
Current Smoking
10.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
9.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.4%
Annual Checkup 73.7%

Other Measures

Diabetes
8.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.9%
Stroke
2.7%

Hospitals 8 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
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2
★★★
0
★★
0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
8
With ER
2
UCH-MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM
COLORADO SPRINGS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
CENTURA HEALTH-PENROSE ST FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES
COLORADO SPRINGS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Alerts & News — Fountain Area 6

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near Pensacola and Pascagoula

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts

Blowing Snow Advisory Issued for Cartwright, Black Tickle, and Lodge Bay Regions

ECCC · 1h ago
Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Mecklenburg County, NC Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level

EPA · 1h ago
Weather Warnings

Coastal Hazard Warning Issued for Peninsula and Gulf Country Districts as Tropical Cyclone Narelle Approaches

BOM · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Fountain, CO? ▼
Fountain, CO has a population of 742,999 people, located in El Paso County, Colorado.
What is the median household income in Fountain? ▼
The median household income in Fountain, CO is $90,363 per year. The poverty rate is 8.5%.
What is the median home value in Fountain? ▼
The median home value in Fountain, CO is $461,000. Median rent is $1,696/month.
What are the top health concerns in Fountain? ▼
The top health indicators in Fountain include Short Sleep Duration (34.6%), Obesity (28.3%), High Blood Pressure (28.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Fountain? ▼
Fountain has 8 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Fountain? ▼
The median age in Fountain, CO is 35.1 years. 41.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Fountain, CO is located in El Paso County, Colorado. With a population of 743K and a median household income of $90,363, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 8 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Fountain area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (El Paso County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.