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Population in 2022: 407 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +18.7%
Males: 225  (55.5%)
Females: 182  (44.5%)
Median resident age:

40.9 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 55935.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,191 (it was $40,250 in 2000)
Fountain:

$70,191
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,435 (it was $18,085 in 2000)

Fountain city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $180,116 (it was $88,800 in 2000)
Fountain:

$180,116
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $289,499; detached houses: $294,939; townhouses or other attached units: $227,315; in 2-unit structures: $163,762; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $86,629; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $232,606; mobile homes: $177,508; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $91,409

Median gross rent in 2022: $570.

March 2022 cost of living index in Fountain: 85.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.2%
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  • Races in Fountain, MN (2022)
    • 45593.8%White alone
    • 183.7%Two or more races
    • 40.8%Hispanic
    • 20.4%Asian alone

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Ancestries: Norwegian (38.6%), American (19.9%), German (19.3%), Irish (3.6%), Scottish (3.6%), European (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1305 feet

Land area: 0.83 square miles.

Population density: 491 people per square mile   (low).

Fountain, Minnesota map

7 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.4%
Minnesota:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,416 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,480 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, MN (25.9 miles , pop. 85,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (96.9 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (261.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Preston, MN (2.3 miles ),
Wykoff, MN (2.6 miles ),
Chatfield, MN (2.8 miles ),
Lanesboro, MN (2.9 miles ),
Whalan, MN (3.2 miles),
Spring Valley, MN (3.6 miles ),
Harmony, MN (3.8 miles ),
Peterson, MN (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 43.74 N, Longitude: 92.14 W

Area code: 507

Distribution of median household income in Fountain, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Fountain, MN in 2022
Fountain satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $307,500
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $301,200
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $175,000
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $170,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $165,000
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $145,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Fountain, MN residents
Average permit cost in Fountain, MN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Most common industries in Fountain, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (20.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (15.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.2%)
  • Construction (5.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (24.8%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (8.6%)
  • Construction (7.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.8%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (4.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (41.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.4%)
  • Construction (3.3%)
Most common occupations in Fountain, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (16.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (12.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.7%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (4.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.4%)

Average climate in Fountain, Minnesota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 64.9. This is about average.

City:

64.9
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 0.752. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.752
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 21.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.64. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 23.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.64
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Fountain-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Minnesota state average. It is 37% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1968, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 21.2 miles away from the Fountain city center killed 13 people and injured 462 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.8 miles away from the city center injured 11 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fountain-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 233.7 miles away from Fountain center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 427.5 miles away from Fountain center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 228.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 405.6 miles away from Fountain center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 427.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 244.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Fillmore County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Fountain topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Fountain:

  • FILLMORE COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; PRESTON, MN)
  • PRESTON GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; PRESTON, MN)
  • FILLMORE PLACE (Hospital, about 6 miles away; PRESTON, MN)
  • CHOSEN VALLEY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CHATFIELD, MN)
  • SPRING VALLEY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; SPRING VALLEY, MN)
  • HARMONY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL C NC (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HARMONY, MN)
  • HARMONY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE INC (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; HARMONY, MN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fountain:

  • Rochester Community and Technical College (about 24 miles; Rochester, MN; Full-time enrollment: 4,444)
  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (about 31 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 4,022)
  • Winona State University (about 33 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 8,397)
  • Luther College (about 34 miles; Decorah, IA; FT enrollment: 2,700)
  • Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar (about 42 miles; Calmar, IA; FT enrollment: 3,365)
  • Riverland Community College (about 44 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • Western Technical College (about 45 miles; La Crosse, WI; FT enrollment: 3,377)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Fountain: Fillmore County Historical Center (A), Fountain Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Fountain include: Fountain Lutheran Church (A), Fountain Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Fountain: Geology of Sinkholes Historical Marker (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Fillmore County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Fountain that have no violations reported:

  • FOUNTAIN (Address: 104 Main Street , Population served: 410, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.5%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.6%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Fountain (2011 data):

  • First State Bank of Fountain: First State Bank Of Fountain at 101 Main Street, branch established on 1901/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $32.9 mil, Deposits: $28.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Fountain:

Marital status in Fountain, MN
  • Never married: 21.8%
  • Now married: 65.5%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 6.4%

For population 25 years and over in Fountain:

  • High school or higher: 93.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
Minnesota average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Fountain
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fountain, MN (based on Fillmore County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant11,01641
Evangelical Protestant4,59624
Catholic4,2238
Other791
None952-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
This county:

3.81 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Fillmore County:

4.76 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 28
Fillmore County:

13.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Fillmore County:

7.3%
Minnesota:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
Fillmore County:

26.6%
State:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Fillmore County:

9.6%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.4%
State:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Fountain:

52.7%
Minnesota:

48.4%

Average BMI:
Fountain:

32.8
Minnesota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

8.3%
Minnesota:

21.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.1
Minnesota:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

53.6%
Minnesota:

33.5%

General health condition:
Fountain:

47.9%
State:

57.7%

Average condition of hearing:
Fountain:

73.6%
Minnesota:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Fountain, MN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 1$4,214$50,5680$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,331
Firefighters 0$0 22$6,970
Judicial and Legal 0$0 5$10,186
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$790
Totals for Government 1$4,214$50,56829$19,277

Fountain government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $28,000 ($68.80)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $117,000 ($287.47)
    General - Other: $58,000 ($142.51)
    Water Utilities: $51,000 ($125.31)
    Regular Highways: $48,000 ($117.94)
    Local Fire Protection: $45,000 ($110.57)
    Police Protection: $28,000 ($68.80)
    Financial Administration: $15,000 ($36.86)
    Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($14.74)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($14.74)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($4.91)
    Health - Other: $2,000 ($4.91)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $30,000 ($73.71)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $57,000 ($140.05)
    Local Fire Protection: $21,000 ($51.60)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($17.20)

Fountain government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $175,000 ($429.98)
    Other: $8,000 ($19.66)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($9.83)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $1,000 ($2.46)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $57,000 ($140.05)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($2.46)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $75,000 ($184.28)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $70,000 ($171.99)
    Other: $25,000 ($61.43)
  • Tax - Property: $168,000 ($412.78)
    Other License: $3,000 ($7.37)

Fountain government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $749,000 ($1840.29)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $695,000 ($1707.62)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $54,000 ($132.68)

Fountain government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $437,000 ($1073.71)

Businesses in Fountain, MN

  • Decora Cabinetry: 2
  • La-Z-Boy: 1
  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 2

Strongest AM radio stations in Fountain:

  • KFIL (1060 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PRESTON, MN; Owner: KFIL, INC.)
  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWEB (1270 AM; 5 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WKTY (580 AM; 5 kW; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KNFX (970 AM; 5 kW; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KAGE (1380 AM; 4 kW; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fountain:

  • KFIL-FM (103.1 FM; PRESTON, MN; Owner: KFIL, INC.)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KNXR (97.5 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: UNITED AUDIO CORPORATION)
  • KLSE-FM (91.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KZSE (90.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KQYB (98.3 FM; SPRING GROVE, MN; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KLCX (107.7 FM; ST. CHARLES, MN; Owner: ST. CHARLES BROADCASTING CO. LLC)
  • KRCH (101.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMSE (88.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SAINT OLAF COLLEGE)
  • WHLA (90.3 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KWNO-FM (99.3 FM; RUSHFORD, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC)
  • K223AH (92.5 FM; PETERSON, MN; Owner: FAITH SOUND, INC.)
  • WLSU (88.9 FM; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: BD.OF REGENTS, UNIV.OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • KHME (101.1 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)
  • KXLC (91.1 FM; LA CRESCENT, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KVGO (104.3 FM; SPRING VALLEY, MN; Owner: KVGO, INC.)
  • KWWK (96.5 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTEAD COUNTY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KQAL (89.5 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KCLH (94.7 FM; CALEDONIA, MN; Owner: FAMILY RADIO, INC.)
  • KYBA (105.3 FM; STEWARTVILLE, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO)

TV broadcast stations around Fountain:

  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSMQ-TV (Channel 15; AUSTIN, MN; Owner: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #492)
  • KXLT-TV (Channel 47; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SHOCKLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KYIN (Channel 24; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WXOW-TV (Channel 19; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WKBT (Channel 8; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: QUEENB TELEVISION, LLC)
  • K56HW (Channel 56; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K58GC (Channel 58; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K52HH (Channel 52; WHITING, WI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WLAX (Channel 25; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: GRANT MEDIA, INC.)
  • WHLA-TV (Channel 31; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WISCONSIN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)

Fountain fatal accident list:

Feb 24, 1999 09:27 AM, Us-52, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 15.5mTotal length
  • 1,489Total average daily traffic
  • 1,489Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic
New bridges in Fountain, MN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 31970-1979
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Fountain, MN

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Fountain)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 4 Mi W On Co 8 1/4 Mi N On Co 7 E Side (Lat: 43.749972 Lon: -92.208500), Call Sign: KNFB846, Licensee ID: L00047885,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.350 MHz, Grant Date: 01/21/1997, Expiration Date: 03/12/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/12/2002, Registrant: Roland W Kohlmeyer, Rr 1 Box 16, Fountain, MN 55935, Phone: (507) 352-5881


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • FOUNTAIN, 660 Ft N Of Cr 8 2.5 Mi E Of Us Hwy 52 (Lat: 43.733000 Lon: -92.085694), Structure height: 121.9 m, Call Sign: WPOT536,
    Assigned Frequencies: 957.400 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/2009, Expiration Date: 04/30/2019, Cancellation Date: 09/10/2012, Phone: (651) 296-7418

  • FOUNTAIN, 23847 County Road 8 (489080) (Lat: 43.733111 Lon: -92.085056), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 126.5 m, Call Sign: WQPS549,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/28/2022, Expiration Date: 08/03/2032, Cancellation Date: 08/10/2023, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • FOUNTAIN, 104 Pine Street (Lat: 43.740111 Lon: -92.138139), Type: Tank, Structure height: 52.4 m, Overall height: 53.3 m, Call Sign: WQUF260,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/20/2014, Expiration Date: 06/20/2024, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • PLEASNT DALE, County Highway 8 (Lat: 43.745639 Lon: -92.150694), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.8 m, Overall height: 57.6 m, Call Sign: WQXA356,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10855.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/12/2016, Expiration Date: 01/12/2026, Cancellation Date: 01/21/2016, Certifier: Steven A Regitz, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • PLESANT DALE, County Highway 8 (Lat: 43.745639 Lon: -92.150694), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.8 m, Overall height: 57.6 m, Call Sign: WQXK723,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, Grant Date: 04/01/2016, Expiration Date: 04/01/2026, Cancellation Date: 08/10/2023, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 1300 I St Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:

  • FOUNTAIN SUB, 25854 County 11 (Lat: 43.731306 Lon: -92.143028), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRDB834,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz... (+23 more), Grant Date: 03/22/2019, Expiration Date: 03/22/2029, Certifier: Vassil Vutov, Registrant: Pcs Technologies, Inc, 30 West Water Street, St Paul, MN 55107, Phone: (651) 222-5881, Fax: (651) 228-2645, Email:

  • FOUNTAIN, 313 W County Hwy 8 (Lat: 43.744806 Lon: -92.138333), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WROF719, Licensee ID: L01611245,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/07/2021, Expiration Date: 10/07/2031, Certifier: Joseph Glende, Registrant: Hiawatha Broadband Communications Inc., 58 Johnson St., Winona, MN 55987, Phone: (507) 474-4000, Fax: (507) 454-5878, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KB0OA, Licensee ID: L01080304, Grant Date: 11/04/2005, Expiration Date: 01/22/2016, Cancellation Date: 01/23/2018, Registrant: Elmer J Hungate, 401 County Road 8, Fountain, MN 55935

  • Call Sign: N4YQI, Previous Call Sign: KC4OTU, Licensee ID: L00216311, Grant Date: 03/10/2000, Expiration Date: 04/03/2010, Cancellation Date: 04/04/2012, Registrant: James L Evitt, 206 Pine Street, Fountain, MN 55935


FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4015D, N4015D, N-4015D, Serial Number: 34715, Year manufactured: 1957, Certificate Issue Date: 04/12/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Loren V Finseth, 2771 280th St, Fountain, MN 55935
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7CCM (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C90 SERIES (95 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4609E, N4609E, N-4609E, Serial Number: 7CCM-179, Year manufactured: 1949, Airworthiness Date: 12/17/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 10/13/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Lowell J Finseth, 28575 High Rd, Fountain, MN 55935
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T210M (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 141 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7610M, N7610M, N-7610M, Serial Number: 21062030, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 06/22/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 07/28/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Steven M Eickhoff, 24189 250th St, Fountain, MN 55935
  • Aircraft: KILKELLY STARDUSTER TOO (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 78TK, N78TK, N-78TK, Serial Number: 237, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 12/05/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 08/29/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Lowell J Finseth, 28575 High Rd, Fountain, MN 55935
  • Aircraft: POWRACHUTE PEGASUS (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582SER (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 35129, N35129, N-35129, Serial Number: A182PEG, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 01/28/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 09/04/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Loren V Finseth, 27771 280th St, Fountain, MN 55935
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/13/2018

Most common first names in Fountain, MN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert671.5 years
Clara587.0 years
Oscar482.0 years
Raymond475.8 years
George384.3 years
Ernest378.3 years
Edna383.0 years
Arthur384.7 years
Edward375.0 years
Ida391.7 years
Most common last names in Fountain, MN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Redalen881.0 years
Fingerson676.8 years
Anderson578.4 years
Asleson567.6 years
Nelson581.0 years
Walsh579.4 years
Eickhoff479.5 years
Rogstad475.0 years
Heidtke375.4 years
Cummings376.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fountain, MN
  • 83.4%Utility gas
  • 6.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.1%Wood
  • 4.6%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fountain, MN
  • 58.3%Utility gas
  • 33.3%Electricity
  • 8.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Fountain compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 3 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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