Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Fountain is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 490. Residents earn $72,750 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fountain receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Fountain offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fountain is $72,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Fountain is $177,100, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Fountain has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches, including 42.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,750 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,707 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $852 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,191 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 802 |
| County GDP | $877M |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Healthcare | 46 |
| Retail | 89 |
| Manufacturing | 45 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,479 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.96% |
| Commute Time | 27.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $177,100 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $310,064 |
| Census Median Rent | $575 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.8% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,479 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.96% |
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,032/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.8 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,301 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7425°N, 92.1342°W |
| County FIPS | 27045 |
Winner: Republican by 25.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.6% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 495/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.4% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 46 |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Retail Stores | 89 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 27.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |