At a Glance
Median Income
$47,500
$22,494 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
Zillow: $181,655
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
45.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
18.6% smoking rate
How Fountain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fountain a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fountain residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,494. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 602 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fountain is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,655. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
7.8% of adults in Fountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fountain has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population229
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$22,494
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty45.2%
County GDP$1,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$1,094
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$181,655
Housing Units96
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,237/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation706 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Fountain was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (87 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.