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FORT COLLINS PROFILE


Fort Collins is located north of Denver on the Cache La Poudre River at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

Fort Collins was founded as a military fort in 1864 and is the home of Colorado State university. This college town is always bustling with good restaurants, brewpubs, nightlife, culture and collegiate sports.

The outdoors-oriented community has a nearby national park, state park and reservoir and several local parks that support boating, swimming, camping, fishing, biking, rock climbing and hiking.

Fort Collins, Colorado
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Among GreatPlacesToRetire.com cities, Fort Collins ranks high in natural and man-made hazards risk, proximity to nearest large city and age of population. Fort Collins ranks low in demographic diversity and home energy use.

For more detailed city facts -- including data on home prices, population demographics, air quality, water quality and more -- click on the City Report graphic below:











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