At a Glance
Median Income
$60,263
$42,323 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
29.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Fountain Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fountain Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fountain Springs a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fountain Springs residents earn a median household income of $60,263 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,323. The unemployment rate stands at 29.8% (728% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Education
8.6% of adults in Fountain Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 48.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population154
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density275/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,263
Per Capita$42,323
Unemployment29.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$121,072
Housing Units121
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation1,066 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Fountain Springs was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.