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Fontanelle, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Washington County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
61 Population 244/sq mi density
$350,000 Home Value $353,575 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
220 Violent Crime/100K 2,382 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
220 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fontanelle, NE

At a Glance

Home Value
$350,000
24% above
Zillow: $353,575
Violent Crime
220/100K
42% below
2,382/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%
35% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Fontanelle Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fontanelle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
124%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
135%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fontanelle a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fontanelle is $350,000 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,575. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.

Safety & Crime

Fontanelle reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,382/100K.

Education

45.5% of adults in Fontanelle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fontanelle has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population61
Median Age64.3 yrs
Density244/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans44.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$18,102
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,898M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187

Housing

Home Value$350,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$353,575
Housing Units19
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent220/100K
Property2,382/100K

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,802/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,343 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband19.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Fontanelle was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (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 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.