Fountain County, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
16,546 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,526 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$133,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$428 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$577 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Indiana
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Indiana
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 25
Feb 2 4 29
Mar 3 2 40
Apr 4 0 51
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 0 42
Dec 3 5 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 77%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, IN State Senate District 23, IN State House District 13, IN
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Schools

Fountain Central High School
1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Southeast Fountain Elementary
1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Covington Elementary School
8 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Covington Community High School
9 miles, NW • 3.7 star

Colleges

Wabash College
18 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Danville Area Community College
19 miles, NW • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Franciscan Health Crawfordsville
18 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Osf Sacred Heart Medical Center
22 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Franciscan Health Lafayette
28 miles, E • 4.1 star

Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
57 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Chicago Midway International Airport
118 miles, N • 4.1 star