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La Fontaine, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Grant County County
La Fontaine, IN
At a Glance
How La Fontaine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Fontaine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is La Fontaine a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
La Fontaine residents earn a median household income of $50,875 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,306. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,280 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Fontaine is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,020. Median rent is $592/month, with 31.4% 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 1943.
Safety & Crime
La Fontaine reports 299 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,251/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in La Fontaine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Fontaine has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.