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Fountain, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Fillmore County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
490 Population 495/sq mi density
$72,750 Median Income $35,707 per capita
$177,100 Home Value $310,064 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$72,750 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,100 home value, $575/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Fountain has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 42.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,301 ft (397 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density495/sq mi
Coordinates43.7425°N, 92.1342°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFillmore County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 42.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.7 / 100
Community Resilience90.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

436 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 170 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 97 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 76 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 36 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 39 km 2
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 51 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 98 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 74 km 0
May 28, 1974 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 24, 1971 EF3 79 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF3 97 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF3 29 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in

Fountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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