The Town FilesFountain City, Indiana
Town in Wayne County · population 714 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $96,200
- Household income
- $47,802
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 42.4
Fountain City is a town of 714 people in Wayne County, Indiana. The median home is worth $96,200, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Indiana towns, easier by car than 91% of Indiana towns, better for families than 87% of Indiana towns.
How Fountain City ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fountain City is worth $96,200, below the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $47,802, which is more affordable than 78% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $671 a month. 73.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fountain City | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,200 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $671 | $888 |
| Median household income | $47,802 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 73.1% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fountain City
| People | Fountain City | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.6% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.9% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 17.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Fountain City
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 19.6°F. About 42.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.6 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fountain City since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 10, 1986 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 31, 1985.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Wayne County
Wayne County had 29,736 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,067 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Fountain City itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Fountain City
3 public schools with 1,326 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Elementary School | PK-5 | 592 | 14.4 |
| Northeastern High School | 9-12 | 423 | 16.3 |
| Northeastern Middle School | 6-8 | 311 | 13.5 |
Towns near Fountain City
- Lynn, IN6.6 mi · 954 people · home $83,900
- Richmond, IN8.6 mi · 35,720 people · home $114,400
- New Paris, OH9.6 mi · 1,494 people · home $86,800
- Centerville, IN10.1 mi · 2,748 people · home $149,200
- New Madison, OH11.2 mi · 840 people · home $109,900
- Hagerstown, IN12.8 mi · 1,681 people · home $119,600
- Wayne Lakes, OH14.3 mi · 693 people · home $143,600
- Winchester, IN15.3 mi · 4,843 people · home $97,600
Fountain City questions
Is Fountain City, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fountain City scores better for retirees than 79% of Indiana towns and quieter than 85%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.4).
How much does a house cost in Fountain City?
The median owner-occupied home in Fountain City is valued at $96,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,802, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $671 a month.
What is the weather like in Fountain City?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 19.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.9 inches of precipitation a year and 17.6 inches of snow.
Does Fountain City get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fountain City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 10, 1986. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)