Fountain City, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Buffalo County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
747 Population 171/sq mi density
$51,759 Median Income $40,080 per capita
$161,700 Home Value $286,835 Zillow
$865 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,759 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$161,700 home value, $865/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Fountain City, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,759
31% below
$40,080 per capita
Home Value
$161,700
43% below
Zillow: $286,835
Median Rent
$865/mo
26% below
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
21% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
69%
Home Value
57%
Rent
74%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fountain City a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fountain City residents earn a median household income of $51,759 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,080. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fountain City is $161,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,835. Median rent is $865/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

26.6% of adults in Fountain City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fountain City has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population747
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,759
Per Capita$40,080
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$731M
Avg Weekly Wage$895

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,700
Rent$865
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$286,835
Housing Units430
Rent Burden23.5%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,033/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
Elevation674 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Fountain City was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.