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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
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Annual Average Humidity: 38%-68%
Average Wind Speed: 10 m.p.h.
Annual Average Snowfall: 26.2"
Annual Average Precipitation: 15.42"
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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(719) 382-3190, fax: (719) 322 - 9395
fvcc@qwest.net