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Fountain Hill, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Ashley County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
100 Population 175/sq mi density
$31,250 Median Income $20,829 per capita
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
322 Violent Crime/100K 1,074 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 5.5% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
322 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Fountain Hill, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,250
58% below
$20,829 per capita
Violent Crime
322/100K
15% below
1,074/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
42% above
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
42%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
153%
Crime
85%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fountain Hill a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 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 5.5% (53% 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.

Safety & Crime

Fountain Hill reports 322 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,074/100K.

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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population100
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans88.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$31,250
Per Capita$20,829
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$1,196M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$97,711
Housing Units88
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent322/100K
Property1,074/100K

Health

Obesity45.5%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death15,009/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband48.0%
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.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.