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La fontaine, IN — ZIP 46940

Population: 2,540 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 46940 (La fontaine, IN) is $211,741 — up 7.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $197,500 after a median 48.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$211,741

Median home value

+7.5%

1-year change

48.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$211,741
1-year appreciation
+7.5%
3-year appreciation
+22.2%
5-year appreciation
+40.7%
10-year appreciation
+109.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$211,741
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$197,500
Median list price
$322,450
Median price per sqft
$122
1-year sale-price change
+5.3%
Median days on market
48.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
101.5%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+3.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$937/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,156/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,502/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Marion (Bragg) Dump (11 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.5 in
Annual snowfall
25.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
313
Days with Moderate air quality
48
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,839
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,078

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Fox Station Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL, GRANT-BLACKFORD MENTAL HEALTH, INC, VA N. INDIANA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-25 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
57.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.5%
Median annual property tax
$590
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
53.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,873
Average weekly wage
$966
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
46

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

How it compares

ZIP 46940State medianUS median
Median home value$211,741$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$197,500$238,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$590$1,179$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 median home value in ZIP 46940?
$211,741.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 46940?
$197,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 46940?
Median days on market: 48.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 46940?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,156/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 46940?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 46940 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 46940?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 46940?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 46940?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 46940 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 46940?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 46940?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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