Fenton, IA
Living in Fenton
Bikeability3
Walkability14
Commute57
Public Transit4
Affordability100
Public Safety87
Airports12
Hospitals91
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
286Population+21 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated-10% (2010–19)
53%Family Households-22% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate32%
Some College50%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$2.8k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-12% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office17%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$43kMedian Home Value+$3.5k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$350Median Monthly Rent+$125 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194920%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K63%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K6%
$250K to $299K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
LP gas4%
Utility gas89%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fenton
United States45
Iowa35
Kossuth County21
Property Crime in Fenton
United States48
Iowa43
Kossuth County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fenton
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding35
Tornado23
Blizzard11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fenton, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fenton, IA
Seton Grade School
14 miles, SE
Bishop Garrigan High School
14 miles, SE
Emmetsburg Catholic School
15 miles, SW
St John Vianney School
29 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Fenton, IA
Waldorf University
40 miles, E
Buena Vista University
56 miles, SW
Purdue University Global-Mason City
60 miles, E
Minnesota State University-Mankato
68 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fenton, IA
Palo Alto County Hospital
15 miles, SW
Kossuth Regional Health Center
15 miles, SE
Avera Holy Family Hospital
24 miles, NW
Mayo Clinic Health System-Fairmont
29 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Fenton, IA
Rochester International Airport
108 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
112 miles, SE
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
114 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
119 miles, W