Fort Carson, Colorado
Fort Carson: United States Army installation
About
Fort Carson is a city located in the county of El Paso in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Quick Facts about Fort Carson
| Population | 13,813 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | El Paso County |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.7375,-104.7889 |
| Altitude | 5,840 feet / 1780 meters |
| Establishment | January 31, 1942 (84 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:46:36 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 50℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Fort Carson is located at 38°44'15"N 104°47'20"W (38.7374900, -104.7888600).
Fort Carson map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastPeople born in Fort Carson (7)
People born in Fort Carson, including singer and rapper Shaham Joyce, singer Michael Grimm, Wisconsin politician Michael Schraa, .
More notable people
- Tyson Larson (Nebraska politician) he was born in 16/04/1986
- Maria Rodriguez-Gregg (American politician) she was born in 29/09/1981
- Khiry Shelton (American soccer player) he was born in 26/06/1993
- Kylee Shook (American Basketball Player) she was born in 18/03/1998
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fort Carson, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127820 | Pikes Peak Community College | Colorado Springs (CO) | 80906-5498 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fort Carson, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COS | Colorado Springs, Colorado | 120 South Weber Street | BUS |
| PUB | Pueblo, Colorado | 1080 Chinook Lane | BUS |
| PJT | Pine Junction, CO | 76 Mount Evans Boulevard | BUS |
| SLD | Salida, CO | 54 Jones Avenue | BUS |
| DEB | Denver (Bus Station), Colorado | 1055 19th Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Fort Carson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Carson Post Office | Colorado Springs (CO) | 80913 |
Other cities in El Paso County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in El Paso County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | 482,131 | The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. |
| Fountain | 31,017 | City in Colorado, United States |
| Black Forest | 13,116 | Census designated place |
| Woodmoor | 8,741 | Census designated place in El Paso County, Colorado, United States |
| Monument | 8,152 | Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States |
| Stratmoor | 6,900 | Census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado |
| Gleneagle | 6,611 | Census designated place |
| Manitou Springs | 5,461 | City in Colorado |
| Palmer Lake | 3,037 | City in El Paso County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Calhan | 827 | Statutory Town in El Paso County, Colorado, United States |
| Ramah | 131 | Human settlement in El Paso County, Colorado, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Fort Carson distances to largest Colorado cities