Fountain, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Fillmore County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
490
Population
495/sq mi density
$72,750
Median Income
$35,707 per capita
$177,100
Home Value
$326,327 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$72,750 median income, 7.3% 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. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. The area receives 42.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fillmore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rochester International (RST) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.7 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in |
Fountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.1").