Our Community#
Fort Collins is a community of people who work hard and play hard, whose hobbies and interests are easily fulfilled with a bounty of local offerings. With roughly 170,000 people, 5,000 feet in elevation, 300 days of sunshine and 4,500 businesses, Fort Collins is a robust community with a rich culture.
![A view of the mountains with the City of Fort Collins in the foreground](https://www.fcgov.com/jobs/img/fort-collins-landscape.png)
About Fort Collins
Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins offers exciting recreational opportunities, unique cultural offerings, and is a regional center for employment and shopping.
![children painting a mural on the street](https://www.fcgov.com/jobs/img/street-mural.png)
Fort Collins Facts
Learn about the Fort Collins Community— our history, climate, amenities, population and finances.
![a child hangs from a dog in front of a food truck at an event](https://www.fcgov.com/jobs/img/pride-celebration.png)
Awards
National and International Organizations continually recognize the City of Fort Collins as one of the top-rated City Governments in the nation.
![A view of the mountains with the City of Fort Collins in the foreground](https://www.fcgov.com/jobs/img/fort-collins-landscape.png)
About Fort Collins
Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins offers exciting recreational opportunities, unique cultural offerings, and is a regional center for employment and shopping.
![children painting a mural on the street](https://www.fcgov.com/jobs/img/street-mural.png)
Fort Collins Facts
Learn about the Fort Collins Community— our history, climate, amenities, population and finances.
![a child hangs from a dog in front of a food truck at an event](https://www.fcgov.com/jobs/img/pride-celebration.png)
Awards
National and International Organizations continually recognize the City of Fort Collins as one of the top-rated City Governments in the nation.