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Fountain

A village of 170 people in Michigan
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About Fountain

Village in Michigan, United States
170Population
1 sq miArea
709 ftElevation

Fountain is a village in Mason County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 170 at the 2020 census. The village is within Sherman Township.

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ZIP code49410
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Housing in Fountain

$182K▲ 4.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Fountain home is worth about $182,000, up 4.3% in a year, 32% below the Michigan typical home.

Only 1 sale in February 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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6worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Corewell Health Ludington HospitalLudington · 12 mi · ER
Northwest Michigan Health ServicesManistee · 16.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Fountain · CMS · HRSAHealth in Fountain →

Natural hazards in Fountain

15
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 15% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Fountain →

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Fountain has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 120 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 18°Winter
55° / 33°Spring
79° / 55°Summer
58° / 39°Fall
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Nearest: Scottville LibraryScottville · 8.1 miles · 49 hrs a week
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