At a Glance
Violent Crime
228/100K
4,340/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Fontana Dam Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fontana Dam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fontana Dam a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Fontana Dam reports 228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,340/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Fontana Dam hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fontana Dam has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population11
Density18/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$330M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$625,106
Housing Units170
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent228/100K
Property4,340/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,941/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,801 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Broadband5.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Fontana Dam was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.