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Fountain City, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Preble County County
Fountain City, IN
At a Glance
How Fountain City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fountain City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fountain City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fountain City residents earn a median household income of $46,106 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,894. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 806 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fountain City is $96,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,966. Median rent is $647/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Fountain City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,763/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Fountain City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fountain City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.