What are the schools like in Fountain Lake, AR?

School district data for Fountain Lake is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Fountain Lake?

The median household income in Fountain Lake, AR is $55,550 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Fountain Lake, AR?

Fountain Lake has an average high temperature of 51.7°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.0 inches.

Fountain Lake, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fountain Lake, AR affordable or expensive?

Fountain Lake's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fountain Lake is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $156,900 and the median rent is $963 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fountain Lake, AR?

Fountain Lake has a violent crime rate of 559.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2763.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fountain Lake, AR a Good Place to Live?

Fountain Lake is a small town of 621 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $55,550 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Fountain Lake stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fountain Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fountain Lake city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.9

Fountain Lake's overall cost of living index is 90.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fountain Lake costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fountain Lake, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$156,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$963	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,550	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Fountain Lake's violent crime rate is 559.4 per 100,000 residents — 47% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

559.4 /100k

Property Crime

2763.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Fountain Lake, AR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fountain Lake sees average highs of 51.7°F in January and 93.1°F in July, with 58.9 inches of annual precipitation and 2.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fountain Lake, AR
Average High — January	51.7°F
Average High — July	93.1°F
Annual Precipitation	58.9"
Annual Snowfall	2.0"

Demographics

Metric	Fountain Lake, AR	National Avg
Population	621	—
Median Age	40.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	24.8%	22.2%
65 and over	17.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hot Springs Village, AR 4 mi Lonsdale, AR 8 mi Hot Springs, AR 11 mi Jones Mills, AR 11 mi Magnet Cove, AR 12 mi

Fountain Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fountain Lake, AR affordable or expensive?

Fountain Lake's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fountain Lake roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $156,900 and median rent is $963/month.

What is the crime rate in Fountain Lake, AR?

Fountain Lake's violent crime rate is 559.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2763.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fountain Lake?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Fountain Lake, AR a good place to live?

Fountain Lake, AR has a population of 621, a median household income of $55,550, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fountain Lake?

Fountain Lake averages 51.7°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.9 inches with about 2.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Fountain Lake?

The population of Fountain Lake, Arkansas is 621 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fountain Lake?

Key numbers for living in Fountain Lake: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $156,900, median household income $55,550, crime index 141 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fountain Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.