Fountain City city, Wisconsin
Fountain City city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Fountain City city is a geographic entity located in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 769. The land area covers 4.37 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 769 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.4 yrs | ±4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 408 | ±53 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 450 | ±55 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 408 | ±53 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 42 | ±27 |
| Median Home Value | $169,000 | ±$33,525 |
| Median Gross Rent | $805 | ±$131 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,750 | ±$4,497 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,436 | ±$4,388 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | ±4.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 94 | ±40 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.6% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 489 | ±78 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.2% | ±6.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 785 (2024)
ID: 194212
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY CLERK-TREASURER
PO BOX 85, FOUNTAIN CITY WI 54629-0085
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GUS Population: 13,464 (2024)
ID: 177053
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 494, ALMA WI 54610-0494
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Arcadia, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Arcadia, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Arcadia, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | WINONA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Fountain City, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Fountain City, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | WINONA, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | WINONA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | WINONA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LEWISTON, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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College | 5.1 mi away | 700 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN, 55987-1399 |
5074571600
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WINONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 151 W FIFTH STREET, WINONA, MN, 55987 |
(507) 452-4582
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Winona State University
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College | 5.5 mi away | 175 West Mark Street, Winona, MN, 55987-5838 |
5074575000
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ARCADIA FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 730 RAIDER DRIVE SUITE 3140, ARCADIA, WI, 54612 |
(608) 323-7505
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Minnesota State College Southeast
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College | 7.4 mi away | 1250 Homer Rd, Winona, MN, 55987 |
5074532700
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SHIRLEY M. WRIGHT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 11455 FREMONT ST., TREMPEALEAU, WI, 54661 |
(608) 534-6197
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GALESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 16787 S. MAIN ST., GALESVILLE, WI, 54630 |
(608) 582-2552
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ALMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 312 N. MAIN ST., ALMA, WI, 54610 |
(608) 685-3823
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INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.2 mi away | 23688 ADAMS ST., INDEPENDENCE, WI, 54747 |
(715) 985-3616
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ETTRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.2 mi away | 15570 SCHOOL ST, ETTRICK, WI, 54627 |
(608) 525-3408
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WINONA DAM 5 A, MN US, located 2.4 miles from Fountain City city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.0° | 8.0° | 16.5° | 1.06" | 9.8" |
| February | 30.2° | 11.1° | 20.7° | 1.02" | 9.3" |
| March | 42.3° | 23.8° | 33.0° | 1.91" | 5.7" |
| April | 56.4° | 36.5° | 46.5° | 3.65" | 1.6" |
| May | 68.7° | 48.0° | 58.4° | 4.14" | 0.2" |
| June | 78.4° | 58.6° | 68.5° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.5° | 63.0° | 72.8° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.6° | 61.4° | 71.0° | 4.55" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.2° | 53.6° | 63.4° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.4° | 41.4° | 50.4° | 2.53" | 0.1" |
| November | 43.5° | 29.2° | 36.3° | 1.85" | 1.4" |
| December | 30.7° | 16.3° | 23.5° | 1.22" | 9.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain City city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Minnesota City city | City | 3.5 mi | — |
| Goodview city | City | 3.9 mi | — |
| Winona city | City | 4.8 mi | — |
| Rollingstone city | City | 6.5 mi | — |
| Dodge CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5501126850. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.