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Fountain Hill, AR — ZIP 71642

Population: 759 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 71642 (Fountain Hill, AR) is $185,900. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, drought, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$185,900

Median home value

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$185,900
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/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)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Annual precipitation
57.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
77
Days with Moderate air quality
44
Highest AQI recorded (year)
96

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Arkansas Post National Memorial (56 mi)
National parks include
Arkansas Post National Memorial, Poverty Point National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Z M Jack Stell Field (CRT) (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Monticello Municipal Ellis Field (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-DREW COUNTY, MCGEHEE HOSPITAL, ASHLEY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
44.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.3%
Median annual property tax
$833
Households with broadband internet
11.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,778
Average weekly wage
$967
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 71642?
$185,900.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 71642?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 71642?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 71642?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 71642?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in ZIP 71642?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 71642?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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