Community
The information below is provided for the communities of Fountain Valley. This information will be most helpful to those persons interested in relocating to the beautiful Fountain Valley area. |
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Location
Fountain Valley includes the communities of Fountain, Widefield, and Security, Colorado. These communities are located approximately ten miles south of Colorado Springs and thirty miles north of Pueblo along interstate I-25 at 5,546 feet above sea level.
Climate
Coldest Month: January Average Low Temperature: 28o Warmest Month: July Average High Temperature: 78o Annual Average Days of Sunshine: 275 |
Annual Average Humidity: 38%-68% Average Wind Speed: 10 m.p.h. Annual Average Snowfall: 26.2" Annual Average Precipitation: 15.42" |
Housing
Population trends from the last ten years and future projections indicate the more and more people are choosing to live in Fountain. Fountain is growing at a faster rate than both El Paso County and the State of Colorado as a whole. Fountain's population, and that of El Paso County and Colorado, is comprised mostly of working age adults: Persons between the ages of 20 and 64. Fountain also has a diverse mixture of races and culture with 20% of the population Black, American Indian, Asian and Pacific, or Islander Hispanic. The following residential information is from the year 2000:
Housing Vacancy Rate: Homeowner: 1.4% Rental: 5.5% Average Household Size: 2.53
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Average Housing Sales Price: $132,000 Median Household Income: $54,429 (Fountain)
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Education
Public
School District 8 (Fountain/Ft Carson) Elementary Schools: Abrams Elementary, Beacon Primary, Jordahl Elementary, Lorraine Elementary, Mesa Elementary, Mountainside Elementary Middle Schools: Aragon Middle School and Carson Middle School High School: Fountain-Fort Carson High School Alternative School: Community Learning Center/Alternative High School 425 W. Alabama Fountain, CO 80817 (719) 382-1300 www.ffc8.org
School District 3 (Security/Widefield) Elementary Schools: French Elementary, King Elementary, North Elementary, Pinello Elementary, Sunrise Elementary, Talbott Elementary, Venetucci Elementary, Webster Elementary and Widefield Elementary Junior High Schools: Janitell Junior High, Sproul Junior High, Watson Junior High High School: Widefield High School, Mesa Ridge High School Charter School: Leadership Preparatory Academy 1820 Main Security, CO 80911 (719) 391-3000 www.wsd3.k12.co.us
Private Fountain Valley School of Colorado 6155 Fountain Valley School Rd Colorado Springs, CO 80911 www.fvs.edu
Colleges (2 yr program) Pikes Peak Community College Blair Junior College Technical Trades Institute Pueblo Community College
Colleges (4 yr program) Colorado College Colorado Technical College Denver Technical College Nazarene Bible College |
Universities University of Colorado at Colo Spgs United States Air Force Academy University of Phoenix at Colo Spgs University of Colorado at Pueblo Regis University Chapman University
Graduate Schools University of Colo at Colo Spgs Webster University Regis MBA Program Colorado State University at Pueblo |
Services
Cable TV Adelphia, 636-6616
Gas Colorado Springs Utilities, 448-4800. Areas north of Fontaine Boulevard. Aquila, 392-3491. Areas south of Fontaine Boulevard.
Government Fountain City Offices, 106 S Main St., Fountain, 382-8521
Electricity City of Fountain, 382-5604. Fountain, Widefield and part of Security. Colorado Springs Utilities, 448-4800. Northern half of Security |
Pets Fountain Animal Control, 382-8555 Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, 633 8th St, Colorado Springs, CO, 473-1741
Phone US West, (800) 244-1111
Post Office Fountain, 101 S Santa Fe, 382-5998 Security, 5775 Kittery Drive, 570-5451
Water Fountain, 382-5604 Security, 392-3475 Widefield, 390-7111 Widefield Water and Sanitation, 392-3412
Vehicle Registration 115 Fontaine Blvd, Widefield, 520-6240 |
Childcare
There are several childcare facilities available in the Fountain Valley and many more in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. More information can be obtained by contacting the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Churches
There are over 30 churches, temples and synagogues of various denominations in the Fountain Valley and many more in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. More information can be obtained by contacting the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Library
Fountain Branch, Pikes Peak Library District 501 E Iowa, Fountain, 382-5998
Security Public Library 715 Aspen Drive, 392-8912
Newspapers
Fountain Valley News 120 E. Ohio Ave, Fountain, 382-5611
Military
The following military installation are located adjacent to or in the proximity of the Fountain Valley area:
Senior Assistance
Fountain Valley Senior Center 5745 Southmoor Drive, Fountain, 520-6470
Rural Area Meal Preparation Contact Visiting Nurse Association at 577-4448
HUD Affordable Housing Office Fort Waltman Center, 501 E Iowa, Fountain, 382-5639 |
Golden Circle Nutrition Program 578-1048
Golden Circle meal sites: Fountain Valley Senior Center, 5745 Southmoor Drive, Fountain Grinde Manor, 906 Grinde Drive, Fountain | |
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