Wisconsin
Fountain City is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 747. Residents earn $51,759 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fountain City receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Fountain City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Fountain City is $51,759, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Fountain City is $161,700, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $865 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Fountain City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Fountain City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches, including 37.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,759 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,080 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $895 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,302 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 401 |
| County GDP | $731M |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,359 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.70% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $161,700 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $272,117 |
| Census Median Rent | $865 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.5% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Homeownership | 65.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,359 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.70% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,033/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.4 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 674 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1188°N, 91.6898°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 55011 |
Winner: Republican by 30.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.6% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 171/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Retail Stores | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |