At a Glance
Median Income
$72,750
$35,707 per capita
Home Value
$177,100
Zillow: $326,327
Median Rent
$575/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
14.5% 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fountain residents earn a median household income of $72,750 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,707. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 802 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fountain is $177,100 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,327. Median rent is $575/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Education
14.6% of adults in Fountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fountain has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population490
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density495/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,750
Per Capita$35,707
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$877M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,100
Rent$575
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$326,327
Housing Units199
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,032/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain36.8 in/yr
Elevation1,301 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Fountain was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.