At a Glance
Median Income
$57,885
$23,459 per capita
Home Value
$160,200
Zillow: $298,700
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
15.5% smoking rate
How Fountain Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fountain Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fountain Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fountain Lake residents earn a median household income of $57,885 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,459. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,457 business establishments, including 189 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fountain Lake is $160,200 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,700. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
6.8% of adults in Fountain Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fountain Lake has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population651
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,885
Per Capita$23,459
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$4,029M
Avg Weekly Wage$913
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,200
Rent
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$298,700
Housing Units270
Rent Burden50.0%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,602/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain53.5 in/yr
Elevation524 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband77.7%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Fountain Lake was founded in 1999.
The median home in Fountain Lake was built in 1985.
22.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 189 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.