Fountain, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Greene County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
317 Population 345/sq mi density
$120,600 Home Value $165,611 Zillow
$718 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fountain, NC

At a Glance

Home Value
$120,600
57% below
Zillow: $165,611
Median Rent
$718/mo
38% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
25.0%
594% above
48.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Home Value
43%
Rent
62%
Poverty
388%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
694%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fountain a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fountain is $120,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,611. Median rent is $718/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Education

21.5% of adults in Fountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fountain has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population317
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density345/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$20,312
Unemployment25.0%
Poverty48.1%
County GDP$626M
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Housing

Home Value$120,600
Rent$718
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$165,611
Housing Units194
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,574/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
Elevation100 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fountain was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.