Fountain, CO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 20,181 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Located in central Colorado near Fountain Creek, Fountain is a suburb of Colorado Springs.
Cultural Attractions
Fountain was chosen as America's Millenium City by The New York Times. The town was found to have demographics that closely matched the rest of the nation, and was invited to contribute to a time capsule for the year 3000.
Recreation
Fountain contains plenty of parks.
Historical
When Colorado became a state, Fountain was in close competition with Denver for the honor of being named state capital.
Economy
The town has been heavily influenced by the military presence, with five nearby military bases.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 0 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 16.4% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 47 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 1 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 9 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 45 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | Yes |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $58,417 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $47,400 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $35,536 |
Copyright © 2009 Onboard Informatics. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.
