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Fountain Springs, PA

Pennsylvania

Fountain Springs is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 154. Residents earn $60,263 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
154 Population 275/sq mi density
$60,263 Median Income $42,323 per capita
$92,900 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$60,263 median income, 18.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,900 home value
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,263
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $92,900
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.6%
74% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.2%
406% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 48.0%
287% higher than US avg

How Fountain Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population154
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density275/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$60,263
Per Capita$42,323
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty48.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units121
Rent Burden25.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute35 min
Broadband80.0%
Libraries14

Is Fountain Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fountain Springs receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Fountain Springs has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fountain Springs is $60,263, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 18.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 48.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fountain Springs is $92,900, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Fountain Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 33.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Fountain Springs has a population of 154 with a density of 275 people per square mile. The median age is 42.1 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.2%), with 18.8% Black.

Population

154
Total Population
275
People / sq mi
42.1yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.9%
Female 59.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Fountain Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.1%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.9%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fountain Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fountain Springs is $60,263, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 48.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Fountain Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,263
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,323
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.2%
406% above US avg
Poverty Rate48.0%
287% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.81%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Fountain Springs is $92,900, 67% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$92,900
67% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units121
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate5.81%
Fountain Springs has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.0 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall33.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density275/sq mi
Coordinates40.7722°N, 76.3285°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 80.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.6%
74% below US avg
High School+92.9%
Graduate Degree+5.0%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density275/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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