La Fontaine, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Grant County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
873 Population 1,431/sq mi density
$50,875 Median Income $26,306 per capita
$83,800 Home Value $211,848 Zillow
$592 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,875 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, $592/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

La Fontaine, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,875
32% below
$26,306 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
70% below
Zillow: $211,848
Median Rent
$592/mo
49% below
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
30%
Rent
51%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Fontaine a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 0.8% (78% 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 $211,848. 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.

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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population873
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,431/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,875
Per Capita$26,306
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$3,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$592
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$211,848
Housing Units381
Rent Burden31.4%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,895/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation798 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in La Fontaine was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.