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Fountain Springs, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
154 Population 275/sq mi density
$60,263 Median Income $42,323 per capita
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
217 Violent Crime/100K 2,203 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$60,263 median income, 18.2% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Fountain Springs, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,263
20% below
$42,323 per capita
Violent Crime
217/100K
43% below
2,203/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
74% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
18.2%
406% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
80%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
506%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fountain Springs a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
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 18.2% (406% 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.

Safety & Crime

Fountain Springs reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,203/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population154
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density275/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,263
Per Capita$42,323
Unemployment18.2%
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%

Crime

F
Violent217/100K
Property2,203/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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%
Broadband80.0%
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.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.