- Fort Collins was founded as a military fort in 1864 and incorporated as a town in 1873.
- Fort Collins is nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and alongside the banks of the Cache La Poudre River.
- The city lies approximately 5,000 feet above sea level.
- Residents enjoy a moderate, four season climate with an average of 300 days of sunshine and 14.5 inches of precipitation a year.
- July is the average warmest month (Avg. High 86°F – Avg. Low 57°F)
- January is the average coolest month (Avg. High 42°F – Avg. Low 14°F)
- Fort Collins encompasses 53.38 square miles (2009) of area and has a total of 492 street miles (2006).
- Fort Collins has a population of 143,986 (2010 Census).
- The average annual population growth rate is 1.4 percent (2009 – preliminary estimate).
- Median age is 29.4 years old (US Census 2006).
- Median household income is $72,248 (2006).
- Approximately 48.2% of the population has completed four or more years of college (2006 US Census).
- The Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport is jointly owned by the cities of Fort Collins and Loveland. With over 1,100 acres and roughly 300 aircraft, the airport serves the private a corporate aviation needs of the Northern Front Range, as well as charter flights and flights for area collegiate football teams.
- The City maintains more than 600 acres of parks, 30,000 acres of natural areas, 20 miles of off-street hike/ bike trails, three golf courses, a racquet center, three swimming pools, an ice rink and a community center.
- Fort Collins provides electric and water utilities to residents. It has the second largest electric system in Colorado, with electric rates ranking the sixth lowest in the state and among the lowest in the nation. Fort Collins Utilities was also first in Colorado and among the first in the country to offer green energy to its customers. Fort Collins continually meets or surpasses all state and federal water quality standards.
- Fort Collins supports multiple transportation options including 18 bus routes and 200 miles of on-street and off-street trails for pedestrians and bicycles.
- The Fort Collins Museum displays the history of Fort Collins and Larimer County from prehistoric times to present day.
- The Fort Collins Senior Center includes a pool, spa, gymnasium, track, billiards, crafts and a community media center/library.
- The community library system (http://poudrelibraries.org) includes the Main Public Library, Council Tree Library and the Harmony Library, a join-use facility shared with Front Range Community College. The public libraries provide youth programs, computer labs and resources and information for Spanish-speaking citizens.
- To view a complete list of the numerous honors, awards and ranking, please visit: http://northerncoloradohomebuyer.com/2011/08/20/fort-collins-honors-awards-ranking/
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