Iowa
Fenton is a small town in Iowa with a population of 293. Residents earn $53,125 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fenton receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fenton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fenton is $53,125, 29% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Fenton is $52,400, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $710 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Fenton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,125 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,629 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,015 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,103 |
| Unemployment | 9.1% |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 644 |
| County GDP | $1,399M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,442 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.48% |
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $52,400 |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $124,789 |
| Census Median Rent | $710 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.8% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,442 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.48% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,364/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.1 inches |
| 10% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,245 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 888/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2184°N, 94.4279°W |
| County FIPS | 19109 |
Winner: Republican by 44.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.6% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 888/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.3% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 25.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |