Fontana, KS
Living in Fontana
Bikeability12
Walkability44
Commute30
Public Transit14
Affordability81
Public Safety84
Airports42
Hospitals76
Colleges42
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Schools3
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Residents
320Population+151 (2010–19)
28 y Median Age
10%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
81%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate26%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree10%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+14% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government22%
Private sector53%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office14%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle2%
Walked4%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$91kMedian Home Value-$21k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$619Median Monthly Rent+$369 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached59%
Mobile home38%
Boat, RV, etc3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199940%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K5%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
LP gas43%
Utility gas3%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fontana
United States45
Kansas56
Kansas City Metro Area63
Miami County23
Property Crime in Fontana
United States48
Kansas58
Kansas City Metro Area57
Miami County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fontana
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding64
Tornado21
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fontana, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fontana, KS
Holy Trinity School
10 miles, N
Lakemary Center
10 miles, N
St Rose Philippine Duchesne
23 miles, SW
Sacred Heart Catholic School
26 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Fontana, KS
Ottawa University-Online
26 miles, NW
Ottawa University-Ottawa
26 miles, NW
Baker University
31 miles, NW
MidAmerica Nazarene University
32 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fontana, KS
Miami County Medical Center
10 miles, N
Anderson County Hospital
24 miles, SW
Adventhealth Ottawa
26 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Fontana, KS
Kansas City International Airport
61 miles, N
Joplin Regional Airport
90 miles, S
Manhattan Regional Airport
110 miles, NW
Springfield-Branson National Airport
114 miles, SE