Security-Widefield, Colorado
Security-Widefield is a community of 37,345 people in El Paso County, Colorado.
Why visit Security-Widefield
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 41 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Peterson Air and Space Museum, S. A. Wilson Elementary School and Fountain Creek Nature Center.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 32 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Security-Widefield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Security-Widefield
Security-Widefield is a census-designated place (CDP) comprising the unincorporated communities of Security and Widefield located in, and governed by, El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The population of the Security-Widefield CDP was 38,639 at the United States Census 2020. The CDP is a part of the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor. Both the Colorado Springs post office (Zip Codes 80911, 80913, and 80925) and the Fountain post office (Zip Code 80817) serve the area.
From the Wikipedia article Security-Widefield, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Peterson Air and Space Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Military aviation museum in Colorado, USA
S. A. Wilson Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic school building near Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Old Livery Stable
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
Fountain Creek Nature Center
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in Colorado, United States of America
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes41
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.6 mi
6859 Mesa Ridge Parkway, Fountain
Mo-Th,Su 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-24:00
The Local Table
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
215 Fontaine Boulevard
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa 08:30-21:30; Su 08:30-20:30
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.3 mi
6450 Highway 85, Fountain
24/7
Dragon King Chinese
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.6 mi
6967 Mesa Ridge Parkway
Borriello Bothers Real New York Pizza
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
5180 Fontaine Boulevard
29 more on the map.
History
The S.A. Wilson Elementary School in Security-Widefield is a school built in 1959-61. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017.
In March 1991, Widefield was the site of the crash of United Airlines Flight 585, which killed all 25 persons aboard. The crash was later determined to have been caused by a defect in the design of the Boeing 737-200's rudder power control unit.
From the History section of Security-Widefield, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Microtel Inn & Suites Fountain North
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
7710 Office Circle, Fountain
Churches and places of worship9
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.4 mi
1150 Crandall Drive, Colorado Springs
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries61
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School
School · 4.6 mi
1602 S. Murray, Colorado Springs
Atlas Preparatory High School
School · 4.7 mi
1628 South Murray Blvd, Colorado Springs
Atlas Preparatory Middle School
School · 4.5 mi
1602 South Murray Blvd, Colorado Springs
Career Readiness Academy
School · 4.0 mi
2883 South Circle Drive, Colorado Springs
Carmel Community School
School · 4.7 mi
1700 South Chelton Road, Colorado Springs
Healthcare4
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
6161 Timber Rail Point, Fountain
Map of Security-Widefield
154 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 18°F | 0.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 20°F | 0.3 in | 4.6 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 27°F | 0.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 34°F | 1.4 in | 5.5 in |
| May | 71°F | 44°F | 2.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 53°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 58°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 57°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 49°F | 1.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 37°F | 0.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 26°F | 0.4 in | 4.4 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 19°F | 0.2 in | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Colorado Springs Muni Ap 72466 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
El Paso County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-08-25: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Flood)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-07-16: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-12: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Fountain 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Fort Carson 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Cimarron Hills 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Colorado Springs 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Black Forest 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Monument 23 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Pueblo West 30 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Pueblo 34 mi south, about 55 min by car
- Cañon City 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
- Castle Rock 44 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Security-Widefield, Colorado, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Peterson Air and Space Museum, Leoparmr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Livery Stable Front Right, ERoss99, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Colorado Springs Colorado, Always dreamin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Panda Express Lobby in Fountain, CO, NissanFanatic245, CC0
- S.A. Wilson School, HikingUniversity, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Dominic Catholic Church in Security Colorado, Always dreamin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- I-25 Mesa Ridge Pkwy and Fort Carson Gate 20 Exit in Fountain, CO, NissanFanatic245, Public domain
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 10, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 19, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 5, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 16, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 17, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 6, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 1, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 3, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 12, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 11, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 20, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 8, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 13, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 9, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 18, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 2, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 7, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 4, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountation Creek Nature Center 14, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sylvilagus nuttallii - Cheryl McCleary-Catalano - 46219771, Cheryl McCleary-Catalano, CC BY 4.0
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