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Fountain, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Fillmore County County
Fountain, MN
At a Glance
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)
Is Fountain a Good Place to Live?
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 5.9% (64% 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 $310,064. 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.
Safety & Crime
Fountain reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.