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Fountain Heights, Tennessee

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Population in July 2007: 2,075.
Males: 1,046  (50.4%)
Females: 1,029  (49.6%)
Median resident age:

36.7 years
Tennessee median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 38401

Estimated median household income in 2022: $70,435 (it was $42,981 in 2000)
Fountain Heights:

$70,435
TN:

$65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,216 (it was $21,738 in 2000)

Fountain Heights CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $386,314 (it was $104,700 in 2000)
Fountain Heights:

$386,314
TN:

$284,800
March 2022 cost of living index in Fountain Heights: 87.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Fountain Heights, TN (2000)
    • 1,70794.9%White alone
    • 422.3%Black alone
    • 221.2%Two or more races
    • 150.8%Hispanic
    • 60.3%American Indian alone
    • 60.3%Asian alone
    • 10.06%Other race alone

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 610 feet

Land area: 51.5 square miles.

Population density: 40 people per square mile   (very low).

Fountain Heights, Tennessee map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Fountain Heights CCD:

0.6% ($659)
Tennessee:

0.8% ($715)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Murfreesboro, TN (37.2 miles , pop. 68,816).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Nashville-Davidson, TN (43.8 miles , pop. 545,524).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (437.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Culleoka, TN (2.6 miles ),
Lower Rutherford Creek, TN (2.7 miles ),
Columbia, TN (2.9 miles ),
Lewisburg, TN (3.1 miles ),
Rock Creek, TN (3.3 miles ),
Lynnville, TN (3.4 miles ),
Cornersville, TN (3.6 miles ),
Chapel Hill, TN (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 35.54 N, Longitude: 86.93 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 931

Distribution of median household income in Fountain Heights, TN in 2022
Fountain Heights satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Tennessee:

3.0%
Most common industries in Fountain Heights, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (15.9%)
  • Health care (8.9%)
  • Construction (7.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.4%)
  • Machinery (4.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (21.6%)
  • Construction (12.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.2%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Social assistance (6.1%)
  • Machinery (5.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Fountain Heights, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (12.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.4%)
  • Registered nurses (6.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)

Average climate in Fountain Heights, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Fountain Heights, Tennessee average temperatures Fountain Heights, Tennessee average precipitation Fountain Heights, Tennessee humidity Fountain Heights, Tennessee wind speed Fountain Heights, Tennessee snowfall Fountain Heights, Tennessee sunshine Fountain Heights, Tennessee clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 57.1. This is better than average.

City:

57.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2012 was 30.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.82. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.82
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Fountain Heights-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Tennessee state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/16/1998, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 1.7 miles away from the Fountain Heights place center killed 3 people and injured 36 people and caused $13 million in damages.

On 5/18/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.9 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 32 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fountain Heights-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 199% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 102.9 miles away from Fountain Heights 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 208.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 208.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 176.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 176.9 miles away from Fountain Heights center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 184.0 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 Maury County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 9, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 4, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Fountain Heights:

  • BEL AIR CARE INC (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; COLUMBIA, TN)
  • MERIHIL NH (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; LEWISBURG, TN)
  • NHC HEALTHCARE, LEWISBURG (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; LEWISBURG, TN)
  • QUALITY FIRST HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; COLUMBIA, TN)
  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLUMBIA (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; COLUMBIA, TN)
  • FMC COLUMBIA (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; COLUMBIA, TN)
  • MAURY REGIONAL HOME SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; COLUMBIA, TN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fountain Heights:

  • Columbia State Community College (about 12 miles; Columbia, TN; Full-time enrollment: 3,383)
  • Motlow State Community College (about 38 miles; Tullahoma, TN; FT enrollment: 2,915)
  • Middle Tennessee State University (about 39 miles; Murfreesboro, TN; FT enrollment: 21,628)
  • Lipscomb University (about 40 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 3,827)
  • Nashville State Community College (about 42 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 6,436)
  • Belmont University (about 42 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 5,795)
  • Vanderbilt University (about 43 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 10,518)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Fountain Heights: Harris Crossroads (A), Lindseys Crossroads (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Fountain Heights include: Glendale Church (A), Smyrna Church (B), Bethlehem Church (C), Antioch Church (D), Bethany Church (E), Hopewell Church (F), Central Church (G), Pleasant Mount Church (H), Mount Tema Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Howard Cemetery (1), Jackson Cemetery (2), Watson Cemetery (3), Smith Cemetery (4), Puckett Cemetery (5), Pleasant Mount Cemetery (6), Philadelphia Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Hurricane Creek (A), Greasy Branch (B), Fox Branch (C), Fountain Creek (D), Dry Creek (E), Willet Branch (F), Sheepneck Creek (G), Silver Creek (H), Bear Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Maury County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

64.6%
Whole state:

69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.1%
Whole state:

4.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

9.6%
Whole state:

13.5%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

2.6%
Whole state:

5.8%
8 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Fountain Heights:

Marital status in Fountain Heights, TN
  • Never married: 16.1%
  • Now married: 66.4%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

For population 25 years and over in Fountain Heights:

  • High school or higher: 75.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.6
Tennessee average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fountain Heights, TN (based on Maury County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant24,645136
Mainline Protestant5,86431
Catholic3,9002
Black Protestant2,02914
Other1,9157
None42,603-
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: 16
This county:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Maury County:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 55
Maury County:

6.89 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 53
Maury County:

6.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.8%
State:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Maury County:

31.4%
State:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Maury County:

13.6%
State:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Fountain Heights:

  • WMCP (1280 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBIA, TN; Owner: MAURY COUNTY BOOSTERS CORP.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WMRB (910 AM; 0 kW; COLUMBIA, TN; Owner: OGILVIE FAMILY MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WKRM (1340 AM; 1 kW; COLUMBIA, TN; Owner: MIDDLE TENN. BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WBXR (1140 AM; daytime; 15 kW; HAZEL GREEN, AL; Owner: LOW COUNTRY CORPORATION, INC.)
  • WJJM (1490 AM; 1 kW; LEWISBURG, TN; Owner: MARTHA M. LINGNER EXECUTRIX)
  • WAXO (1220 AM; 1 kW; LEWISBURG, TN; Owner: MARSHALL COUNTY RADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fountain Heights:

  • WKOM (101.7 FM; COLUMBIA, TN; Owner: MIDDLE TENN. BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFCM-FM (91.7 FM; MURFREESBORO, TN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • W263AE (100.5 FM; LEWISBURG, TN; Owner: WEATHER RADAR ASSOCIATES)
  • WBUZ (102.9 FM; LA VERGNE, TN; Owner: WYCQ, INC)
  • WRLT (100.1 FM; FRANKLIN, TN; Owner: TUNED-IN BROADCASTING, INC)
  • W264AD (100.7 FM; COLUMBIA, TN; Owner: WEATHER RADIO ASSOCIATE)
  • WWTN (99.7 FM; MANCHESTER, TN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKDF (103.3 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNRQ (105.9 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPLN-FM (90.3 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: NASHVILLE PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WSIX-FM (97.9 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAYM (88.7 FM; COLUMBIA, TN; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WSM-FM (95.5 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WAHR (99.1 FM; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WGFX (104.5 FM; GALLATIN, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJXA (92.9 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WMAK (96.3 FM; MURFREESBORO, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WMOT (89.5 FM; MURFREESBORO, TN; Owner: MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WLLX (97.5 FM; LAWRENCEBURG, TN; Owner: ROGER WRIGHT DBA PROSPECT COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WJJM-FM (94.3 FM; LEWISBURG, TN; Owner: MARTHA M. LINGNER, EXECUTRIX)

TV broadcast stations around Fountain Heights:

  • WNAB (Channel 58; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: NASHVILLE LICENSE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • WKRN-TV (Channel 2; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WKRN, G.P.)
  • WSMV-TV (Channel 4; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • WZTV (Channel 17; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WZTV LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNPT (Channel 8; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: NASHVILLE PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Leslie Lindeman, Tbd (Lat: 35.553167 Lon: -86.994583), Type: 80.8, Structure height: 47119 m, Overall height: 77.7 m, Registrant: Cityswitch Ii, LLC, Marshall.Hazlehurst@cityswitch.Com, Suite 1-200, Atlan-ta, Phone: (404) 909-7478

  • Tbd (Lat: 35.553167 Lon: -86.994583), Type: 80.8, Structure height: 47119 m, Overall height: 77.7 m, Registrant: Cityswitch Ii, LLC, Marshall.Hazlehurst@cityswitch.Com, Suite 1-200, Atlan-ta, Phone: (404) 909-7478

  • Leslie Lindeman, Tbd (Lat: 35.553167 Lon: -86.994583), Type: 80.8, Structure height: 47119 m, Overall height: 77.7 m, Registrant: Cityswitch Ii, LLC, Marshall.Hazlehurst@cityswitch.Com, Suite 1-200, Atlan-ta, Phone: (404) 909-7478

  • Leslie Lindeman, Tbd (Lat: 35.553167 Lon: -86.994583), Type: 80.8, Structure height: 47119 m, Overall height: 77.7 m, Registrant: Cityswitch Ii, LLC, Marshall.Hazlehurst@cityswitch.Com, Suite 1-200, Atlan-ta, Phone: (404) 909-7478


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fountain Heights, TN
  • 65.1%Electricity
  • 30.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.0%Wood
  • 1.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fountain Heights, TN
  • 62.7%Electricity
  • 21.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.5%Wood
  • 7.6%Utility gas


Fountain Heights compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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