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Fountain Run, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Monroe County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
306 Population 232/sq mi density
$57,593 Median Income $25,202 per capita
$107,800 Home Value $148,890 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$57,593 median income, 4.2% 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: $148,890
Median Rent
$723/mo
38% below
18.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
27.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

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
117%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fountain Run a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 4.2% (17% 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 $148,890. 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.

Safety & Crime

Fountain Run reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population306
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,593
Per Capita$25,202
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty27.4%
County GDP$455M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,800
Rent$723
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$148,890
Housing Units151
Rent Burden18.1%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,281/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.