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2014, Fountain Hills Community Plaza - panoramio · Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
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2014, Fountain HIlls Community Center Library and Museum - panoramio · Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Fountain Hills, Arizona

Fountain Hills is a town of 23,789 people in Maricopa County, Arizona, founded in 1989.

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Population23,789 -3.8% since 2019
CountyMaricopa County
Elevation4,150 ft 1,265 m
Founded1989
Land area20.3 sq mi
ZIP code85268
Nearest airportScottsdale Airport (SCF) 10 mi

Why visit Fountain Hills

Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 33 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Fountain Hills Theater, River Of Time Museum, Desert Canyon Golf Course and FireRock Country Club.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 103°F; December lows average 44°F.

About Fountain Hills

Fountain Hills is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. Known for its impressive fountain, which can shoot water to a height of 560 feet (170 m), it borders the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and Scottsdale.

From the Wikipedia article Fountain Hills, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do3

Fountain Hills Theater

Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi

11445 North Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills

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Performance Pad

Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi

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Sunrise Peak

Scenic view · 2.5 mi

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Museums and landmarks18

River Of Time Museum

Museum · 1.0 mi

12901 North la Montana Drive, Fountain Hills

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Boundary Marker 22

Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi

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Boundary Monument (SW Corner)

Monument and historic site · 3.5 mi

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Boundary Monument 17½

Monument and historic site · 3.7 mi

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Boundary Monument 18

Monument and historic site · 3.5 mi

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Boundary Monument 18½

Monument and historic site · 3.2 mi

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Boundary Monument 19

Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi

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Boundary Monument 19½ (WC)

Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi

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Boundary Monument 20

Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi

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Boundary Monument 20

Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi

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Boundary Monument 21

Monument and historic site · 2.0 mi

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Boundary Monument 21½

Monument and historic site · 2.1 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds30

Desert Canyon Golf Course

Golf course · 2.2 mi

18 hole Par 71

10440 North Indian Wells Drive, Fountain Hills

Open in Google Maps · +1-480-837-1173

FireRock Country Club

Golf course · 2.3 mi

18 hole Par 72

16000 East FireRock Country Club Drive, Fountain Hills

Open in Google Maps · +1-480-836-8100

SunRidge Canyon Golf Club

Golf course · 0.7 mi

18 hole Par 71

13100 Sunridge Drive, Fountain Hills

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We-Ko-Pa Golf Club

Golf course · 2.9 mi

18 hole Par 72 Cholla Course & 18 hole Par 71 Saguaro Course

18200 East WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell

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Aspen Eagle Park

Park · 1.9 mi

East Golden Eagle Boulevard, Fountain Hills

sunrise-sunset

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Adero Canyon Trailhead

Park · 2.4 mi

dawn-dusk

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Eagle Mountain Golf Club

Golf course · 2.7 mi

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Fountain Hills Community Garden

Park · 1.1 mi

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Four Peaks Park

Park · 1.9 mi

14825 North Del Cambre Avenue, Fountain Hills

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Cholla Golf Course

Golf course · 3.0 mi

18200 East WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell

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Fountain Hills Botanical Garden

Park · 1.3 mi

11300 North Fountain Hills Boulevard, Fountain Hills

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Golden Eagle Park

Park · 0.8 mi

15900 East Golden Eagle Boulevard, Fountain Hills

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Restaurants and cafes33

Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.6 mi

16825 East Shea Boulevard, Fountain Hills

Su-Sa 08:00-20:00

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La Mai Thai Cuisine

Restaurant · Thai · 1.6 mi

12015 North Saguaro Boulevard (Frontage Road)

Mo-Th 11:00-14:00, 16:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-20:00

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Phil's Filling Station

Restaurant · Burger, Breakfast, American · 1.3 mi

16852 East Parkview Avenue, Fountain Hills

Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00

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Saddle Bronc Grill

Restaurant · Grill · 2.2 mi

11056 North Saguaro Boulevard

Mo-Tu 11:00-21:00; We-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:30-21:00

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi

13545 North Fountain Hills Boulevard, Fountain Hills

Mo-Su 04:30-20:30

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Mountain View Kitchen

Restaurant · Breakfast · 1.0 mi

16605 East Palisades Boulevard, Fountain Hills

Mo-Su 07:00-13:00

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DJ's Bagel Cafe

Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich · 0.5 mi

13693 North Fountain Hills Boulevard, Fountain Hills

Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00

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Denny's

Diner · American · 2.8 mi

17053 East Shea Boulevard, Fountain Hills

24/7

Open in Google Maps · +1-480-837-5307

El Encanto

Restaurant · Mexican · 2.2 mi

11044 North Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills

Su-Sa 11:00-21:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-480-837-1070

Filiberto's

Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi

16225 East Palisades Boulevard, Fountain Hills

Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-21:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-480-837-2465

Munich Gyros

Restaurant · Greek · 2.7 mi

16948 East Shea Boulevard, Fountain Hills

Mo-Su 11:00-20:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-480-816-3647

Ping's Cafe

Restaurant · Chinese · 2.9 mi

17115 East Shea Boulevard, Fountain Hills

Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00

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History

Before the development of Fountain Hills, the area was home to the Yavapai people, and petroglyphs can be found near the Dixie Mine in the northwest corner of the town along the mountains.

In the early 20th century, the area that became Fountain Hills and the McDowell Mountain Regional Park was part of the Pemberton Ranch, later renamed the P-Bar Ranch. Fountain Hills High School is built on the site of one of the P-Bar Ranch's buildings, and a plaque stands in the parking lot to commemorate this.

Fountain Hills was developed by C. V. Wood, president of McCulloch Oil. It was named after the towering man-made fountain in the center of town, built in 1970, and once the tallest in the world.. The town was incorporated in 1989.

From the History section of Fountain Hills, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay3

Churches and places of worship7

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Shopping6

Gas and EV charging5

Schools, colleges and libraries16

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Healthcare10

Map of Fountain Hills

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Climate by month

40°60°80°100°January: 1.4 in of rainFebruary: 1.3 in of rainMarch: 1.3 in of rainApril: 0.3 in of rainMay: 0.2 in of rainJune: 0.1 in of rainJuly: 0.8 in of rainAugust: 1.3 in of rainSeptember: 0.8 in of rainOctober: 0.6 in of rainNovember: 0.7 in of rainDecember: 1.1 in of rainJanuary: 64°FFebruary: 67°FMarch: 74°FApril: 82°FMay: 91°FJune: 101°FJuly: 103°FAugust: 102°FSeptember: 97°FOctober: 87°FNovember: 74°FDecember: 63°FJanuary: 44°FFebruary: 46°FMarch: 51°FApril: 56°FMay: 64°FJune: 73°FJuly: 80°FAugust: 80°FSeptember: 74°FOctober: 63°FNovember: 51°FDecember: 44°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan64°F44°F1.4 in0.0 in
Feb67°F46°F1.3 in0.0 in
Mar74°F51°F1.3 in0.0 in
Apr82°F56°F0.3 in0.0 in
May91°F64°F0.2 in0.0 in
Jun101°F73°F0.1 in0.0 in
Jul103°F80°F0.8 in0.0 in
Aug102°F80°F1.3 in0.0 in
Sep97°F74°F0.8 in0.0 in
Oct87°F63°F0.6 in0.0 in
Nov74°F51°F0.7 in0.0 in
Dec63°F44°F1.1 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fountain Hills (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$112,654median household income
$622,900median home value
$1,890median monthly rent
61.5median age
50.4%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
84.4%of homes are owner-occupied
28.6 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1812%18 to 3411%35 to 6436%65 and over41%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Maricopa County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

  • 2024-06-28: Boulder View Fire (Fire)
  • 2024-06-12: Rose Fire (Fire)
  • 2023-06-28: Diamond Fire (Fire)
  • 2020-06-27: Avondale Fire (Fire)
  • 2020-06-23: Aquila Fire (Fire)
  • 2020-06-20: Bush Fire (Fire)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Scottsdale Airport (SCF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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