How long is the commute from Fountain, CO?
Workers who live in Fountain, CO take an average of 27.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
10.7% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.2 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Fountain get to work
| Means of transportation | Fountain | El Paso County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.1% (±3.5 points) | 69.2% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±2.7 points) | 8.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.7% (±2.2 points) | 16.8% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Fountain, the average commute is higher than in El Paso County (23.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fountain, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from El Paso County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In El Paso County, Fountain ranks 8 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 102 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fountain
| Vehicles available | Fountain | El Paso County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±1.6 points) | 3.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.4% (±2.9 points) | 29.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.5% (±3.7 points) | 40.5% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.5% (±3.7 points) | 25.9% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Fountain, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from El Paso County (3.8%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fountain
| Fountain | El Paso County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.7% (±2.2 points) | 16.8% (±0.6 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±1.5 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±2.0 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fountain, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from El Paso County (94.8%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fountain
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain | — | 27.2 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Fort Carson | 3.7 mi | 11.0 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Security-Widefield | 4.7 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Stratmoor | 7.8 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Cimarron Hills | 12 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Colorado Springs | 13 mi | 22.7 minutes (±0.4) | Lower |
| Manitou Springs | 17 mi | 25.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ellicott | 19 mi | 32.6 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Air Force Academy | 23 mi | 11.7 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fort Carson, CO (11.0 minutes), Security-Widefield, CO (23.2 minutes), Stratmoor, CO (19.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ellicott, CO (32.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across El Paso County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ramah | 34.8 minutes (±8.3) |
| 3 | Cascade-Chipita Park | 33.3 minutes (±10.6) |
| 4 | Ellicott | 32.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Black Forest | 30.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | Monument | 28.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Woodmoor | 28.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Fountain | 27.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 9 | Green Mountain Falls | 26.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 10 | Manitou Springs | 25.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 11 | Gleneagle | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Cimarron Hills | 24.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 | Security-Widefield | 23.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 14 | Colorado Springs | 22.7 minutes (±0.4) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in El Paso County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fountain
How long is the average commute in Fountain?
Workers who live in Fountain, CO take an average of 27.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fountain without a car?
2.7% of households in Fountain have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fountain?
10.7% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Fountain worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fountain city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fountain city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fountain city, Colorado
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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