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Fountain, MN
City in Fillmore County, Minnesota.
Population
493
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
496
ZIP codes
0
Fountain and its ZIP codes
Fountain at a glance
- Fountain is about 6.9 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Fountain, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fillmore County. PPP loans are for Fountain.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,673
6,170 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,652
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$155M
FY 2026, $7,282 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Fountain, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
36.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fountain, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Fountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PrestonCity | 5.6 mi | 2.5 |
| WykoffCity | 7.1 mi | 0.9 |
| ChatfieldCity | 7.6 mi | 2.6 |
| LanesboroCity | 8.1 mi | 1.5 |
| WhalanCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Spring ValleyCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| HarmonyCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| PetersonCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| DoverCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| St. CharlesCity | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| Rushford VillageCity | 17 mi | 33.5 |
| OstranderCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| EyotaCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| RacineCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| CantonCity | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fountain, MN in?
- Fountain is in Fillmore County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Fountain, MN?
- About 493 people live in Fountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fountain?
- Nearby places include Preston (5.6 mi), Wykoff (7.1 mi), Chatfield (7.6 mi), Lanesboro (8.1 mi), Whalan (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023