Fountain Run, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Monroe County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
306 Population 232/sq mi density
$57,593 Median Income $25,202 per capita
$107,800 Home Value $156,326 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$57,593 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,800 home value, $723/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Fountain Run, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,593
23% below
$25,202 per capita
Home Value
$107,800
62% below
Zillow: $156,326
Median Rent
$723/mo
38% below
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
27.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Fountain Run Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fountain Run's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
38%
Rent
62%
Poverty
221%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fountain Run a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fountain Run residents earn a median household income of $57,593 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,202. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 302 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fountain Run is $107,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,326. Median rent is $723/month, with 18.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

15.7% of adults in Fountain Run hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fountain Run has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population306
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$57,593
Per Capita$25,202
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty27.4%
County GDP$455M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,800
Rent$723
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$156,326
Housing Units151
Rent Burden18.1%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,281/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain55.9 in/yr
Elevation713 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute24 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fountain Run was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.