Fountaintown, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Hancock County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
137 Population 156/sq mi density
$166,700 Home Value $322,881 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Fountaintown, IN

At a Glance

Home Value
$166,700
41% below
Zillow: $322,881
Median Rent
$838/mo
28% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
45% below
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
18.0%
400% above
30.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Fountaintown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
59%
Rent
72%
Poverty
248%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
500%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fountaintown a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fountaintown is $166,700 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,881. Median rent is $838/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

18.6% of adults in Fountaintown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fountaintown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population137
Median Age69.4 yrs
Density156/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$34,967
Unemployment18.0%
Poverty30.8%
County GDP$4,922M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089

Housing

Home Value$166,700
Rent$838
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$322,881
Housing Units94
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,434/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation844 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Broadband70.0%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Fountaintown was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.