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Fountain

A town of 592 people in Juneau County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land1.8%356 of 19,539 acres
Trails2.7 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Fountain

Town in Wisconsin, United States
592Population
30.8 sq miArea
935 ftElevation

Fountain is a town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 592 at the 2020 census.

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Area code608
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Most working residents leave Fountain for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Mauston (23%), New Lisbon (11%) and Tomah (11%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Mauston
23%
New Lisbon
11%
Tomah
11%
Elroy
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Fountain →

Health in Fountain

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16worse than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mile Bluff Medical CenterMauston · 10 mi · ER
Noble Community Clinics - MaustonMauston · 10.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 53950, 54618, 53929 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Fountain →

Natural hazards in Fountain

66
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🥶 Cold waves
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Fountain has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

29° / 11°Winter
56° / 33°Spring
80° / 57°Summer
58° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: New Lisbon Memorial LibraryNew Lisbon · 4.5 miles · 48 hrs a week
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