At a Glance
Median Income
$31,250
$20,829 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
21.8% smoking rate
How Fountain Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fountain Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fountain Hill a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fountain Hill residents earn a median household income of $31,250 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,829. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 501 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Education
4.8% of adults in Fountain Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fountain Hill has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population100
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$31,250
Per Capita$20,829
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$1,196M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$97,711
Housing Units88
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death15,009/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation191 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband45.8%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Fountain Hill was built in 1977.
27.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.513 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.