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Fontana

updated 4/15/24

Location: It is located approximately 50 miles east of Los Angeles. Due to its geographic location, the City is identified as “…the crossroads of the Inland Empire”


Vision: a clean, vibrant, connected, modern city nestled against the San Bernardino mountains


Mission Statement: We serve to enrich the lives of all people by embracing opportunity


Demographics: est. population [2023] 216,090 .6% annual growth [high] 69% Hispanic; 13% white; 8% Black; 6% Asian; 4% other; average age 31; M:F% 49:51; 65% own their home; avg. household 4 people; 13% less than 9th grade; 11% 9-12th; 28% high school grad; 23% some college; 23% degrees; avg earnings $39K; 51% speak Spanish; 42% speak English; 5% Asian language. Median household income $73K; 47% married; 39% never; 4% widowed; 7% divorced; 2% separated; 5,150 veterans [34% Vietnam; 60% 1st & 2nd Gulf Wars; 3% Korean & WW2]



Founded in 1913, currently second largest city in SBC; 19th largest in California. Began as an agricultural community in 1913, became an industrial town by 1942 from Henry J. Kaiser’s steel mill operations during World War II, on the outskirts of town. This remained a primary source of employment until 1984 when it ceased operation. His legacy lives on at the Fontana Kaiser Permanente Facility, which now employs more than 6,000 people. Since then, the City has continued to grow rapidly due to several factors, including the development of the Kaiser Permanente Hospital facility (one of the largest medical facilities in the region) and the unparalleled population


Incorporated on June 25, 1952. Fontana continues to be a vital hub for the supply chain, due to the City’s location at the crossroads of major trade routes (I-10, I-15, and SR-210) and the presence of the Union Pacific Railroad. The City is also home to many large retailers and small businesses. The Fontana Metrolink station provides a low-stress commuting option for residents working in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.


Of interest: hosts Fontana Days Half Marathon, considered fastest half-marathon course in the world; includes Center Stage Theater, the Art Depot, the Auto Club Speedway, 59 sports fields including the Dodgers Dreamfield, 48 parks, Pacific Electric Trail, highly acclaimed sports and recreation facilities, and the state-of-the-art Lewis Library and Technology Center.

“Our mission is to actively pursue opportunities in the areas of business retention, expansion, and attraction as a means of promoting economic development within the City of Fontana."

Location of Fontana in SBC


Specific Prayer Points

  • Environment: current air quality; drought severity is moderate; wind issues, recent earthquakes, population growth, distribution & truck driver issues; current fire outlook

  • Major employers: California Steel, California Aseptic Beverages, Burrtec, Vista Metals, American Security Products, Solaborate, Rotolo Chevrolet, City of Fontana, DSM&T Co., Stc Netcom, Depo Maxzone, Designit, Carpenter House, So. Cal. Bindery, Speedway

  • Government: Current City Council; under 2nd District of SBC

  • School district: Fontana Unified : 26 elementary; 7 middle; 7 high schools; branch of Chaffey Community college

  • Christian schools:[not exhaustive] Montessori Child Development Center, Living Way Christian, Loveland Academy, Resurrection Academy, First Lutheran, Church of the Chimes, Water of Life, and many more [see link]

  • Crime grade [2022]: Overall crime grade is D+-; violent crime B-; property crime D; other crime D; a crime occurs every 38 minutes (on average) in Fontana; top issues are drug crimes at 21% [very high] theft 14% [high]; vandalism 9%; vehicle theft 6%

  • Gangs: Use WeTip to help solve gang crimes; South Fontana and Mexican Mafia prison gang La Eme

  • Poverty 14.3%: [CA avg 15%] One out of every 7 residents of Fontana lives in poverty. 29,373 of 205,612 Fontana residents reported income levels below the poverty line in the last year.

  • Spiritual: Churches able to handle the population growth, more Spanish speaking ones arise to meet that demographic, intercessors arise to unite and pray for an awakening, move of God in and through the believers, sweeping move of the Spirit to bring a fresh vision, excitement and desire to repent, turn from sin and share Jesus with others, the move of God goes beyond the church walls into the city, into work places, into schools, into businesses, hospitals and medical places, into neighborhoods, believers will take prayer walks in their community praying for the lost and for laborers for the harvest, praying for those that need healing, giving to those in need, expecting God to move in their city in tangible, manifested ways that causes those who don't believe to give their lives to Jesus and be transformed by the Gospel.

Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive]






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