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Fountaintown, IN

Fountaintown, IN.

Population: 2,455 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fountaintown, IN is $324,673 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $420,000 after a median 110 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$324,673

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

110

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$324,673
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.7%
5-year appreciation
+27.9%
10-year appreciation
+98.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$324,673
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
$420,000
Median list price
$320,000
Median price per sqft
$203
1-year sale-price change
+55.6%
Median days on market
110 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
100.9%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$900/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,010/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,180/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,530/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,870/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)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Keystone Corridor Ground Water Contamination (18.9 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
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.4 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)
37
Days with Good air quality
317
Days with Moderate air quality
38
Highest AQI recorded (year)
147

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
41,082
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
36,860

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
61
Nearest airport
Mc Neil Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Hospitals include
JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ESKENAZI HEALTH, INDIANAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+62 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
35.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,843
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
60.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,642
Average weekly wage
$1,079
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
129

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

How it compares

FountaintownState medianUS median
Median home value$324,673$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$420,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market110 days38 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,843$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 Fountaintown, IN?
$324,673.
What is the median sale price in Fountaintown, IN?
$420,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fountaintown, IN?
Median days on market: 110 days.
What is typical rent in Fountaintown, IN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,180/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fountaintown, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado.
Is Fountaintown, IN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Fountaintown, IN?
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 Fountaintown, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fountaintown, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Fountaintown, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fountaintown, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fountaintown, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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