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Fountain, FL

Fountain, FL.

Population: 4,815 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fountain, FL is $163,590 — up 4.9% over the past year. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$163,590

Typical home value

+4.9%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$163,590
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
-2.3%
5-year appreciation
+16.5%
10-year appreciation
+115.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2024)
$167,787
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$409,900
For-sale inventory
14
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
-0.5%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,414/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,517/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,651/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,101/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,567/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastal flooding, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sapp Battery Salvage (15.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.5°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
60.5°F
Annual precipitation
61.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
239
Days with Moderate air quality
121
Highest AQI recorded (year)
92

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,138
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,329

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Maran Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
WIREGRASS MEDICAL CENTER, WIREGRASS MEDICAL CENTER, ASCENSION SACRED HEART BAY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,965 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1998
Housing built before 1970
7.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.4%
Median annual property tax
$425
Households with broadband internet
14.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
69,934
Average weekly wage
$1,028
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,072

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FountainState medianUS median
Typical home value$163,590$343,854$288,527
Median annual property tax$425$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Fountain, FL?
$163,590.
What is typical rent in Fountain, FL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,651/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fountain, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastal flooding, cold wave.
Is Fountain, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Fountain, FL. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fountain, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fountain, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fountain, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Fountain, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fountain, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fountain, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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