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Fountain, MN

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Population
400
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,311 ft
Median Home Value
$185,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$630/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$78,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in MinnesotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MinnesotaNearest larger communityRochester, Minnesota26 miles away · 124,292 residents.

About Fountain

Fountain is a quiet community of about 400 people, sitting roughly 30 miles south of Rochester in southeast Minnesota's bluff country. It serves as the western trailhead for the Root River State Trail, giving residents immediate access to miles of paved pathways for biking, walking, and cross-country skiing. The surrounding countryside is dotted with thousands of natural sinkholes, earning the town its quirky title as the Sinkhole Capital of the USA.

Fountain, Minnesota

In town, daily life is simple and laid-back. Neighbors catch up at Trailside Park, explore local heritage at the Fillmore County History Center, and turn out each fall for the community's traditional lutefisk and meatball dinner. With its quiet streets, direct trail access, and a manageable commute to Rochester, Fountain offers a peaceful small-town setting to settle into.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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