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Fountain, MI
Village in Mason County, Michigan.
Population
204
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
199
ZIP codes
0
Fountain and its ZIP codes
Local data for Fountain, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mason County. PPP loans are for Fountain.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,074
10,162 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,069
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$304M
FY 2026, $10,457 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Fountain, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
233
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 19°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fountain, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Fountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Free SoilVillage | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| CusterVillage | 6.9 mi | 1.1 |
| ScottvilleCity | 8.5 mi | 1.5 |
| StronachCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Filer CityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Oak HillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| LudingtonCity | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| EastlakeVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| ManisteeCity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| WellstonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| ParkdaleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| BaldwinVillage | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| BrethrenCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| OnekamaVillage | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| PentwaterVillage | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| WalkervilleVillage | 23 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fountain, MI in?
- Fountain is in Mason County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Fountain, MI?
- About 204 people live in Fountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fountain?
- Nearby places include Free Soil (4.5 mi), Custer (6.9 mi), Scottville (8.5 mi), Stronach (12 mi), Filer City (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023