Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
29% of residents are 65 or older in Fountain City, above both the Wisconsin town median (20%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Only 8 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher July high than Fountain City. Fugina House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Fountain City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Fountain City beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 867 in 1870, 806 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 1818 and 2 maps from 1972 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Fountain City, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Fountain City.
Most working residents leave Fountain City for work: only 2% work in town. At $52,000, Fountain City’s median household income is below both Wisconsin’s towns ($87,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). Since 2013, Fountain City has lost 115 jobs, to 118 in 2023.
| Fountain City | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 12% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.6% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
People 65 and older are 29% of residents (19% statewide); children under 18 are 13% of residents (21% statewide). The median age in Fountain City is 47.4 years. Fountain City has lost 4.2% of its people since 2020, down to 769 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Fountain City | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% | 21% | 22% |
| Median age | 47.4 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 32% | 29% |
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.6 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Fountain City | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.5% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 13.5% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.5% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.2% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.6% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.9% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.3% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.8% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.2% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.7% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.5% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.5% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.6% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.6% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
Fountain City has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Fountain City’s January low is 8°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The typical Fountain City home is worth about $287,000, up 9.5% in a year, 15% below the Wisconsin typical home. 60% of households own their home in Fountain City.
| Fountain City | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 60% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $805 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Fountain City beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 19% of Fountain City adults binge drink.
| Fountain City | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 25% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 32% | 36% |
| What stands out | Fountain City | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities. Since 1996, 11 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Fountain City.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
3 within 15 miles of the center of Fountain City
About 6 of every 100 Fountain City residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Wisconsin.
Where Fountain City’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Wisconsin, United States
Fountain City is a small city bordering the Mississippi River in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 806 at the 2020 census.
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Fountain City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.