At a Glance
Median Income
$2,499
$17,580 per capita
Home Value
$31,800
Zillow: $360,975
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
46.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
15.3% smoking rate
How Fortuna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fortuna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fortuna a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fortuna residents earn a median household income of $2,499 , which is 97% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,580. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 125 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fortuna is $31,800 , 89% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,975. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
11.5% of adults in Fortuna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fortuna has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population74
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$2,499
Per Capita$17,580
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty46.7%
County GDP$273M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
F
Home Value$31,800
Rent
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$360,975
Housing Units30
Rent Burden14.5%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain15.3 in/yr
Elevation2,206 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Fortuna was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Williston Basin International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
41.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.