At a Glance
Median Income
$53,125
$30,629 per capita
Home Value
$52,400
Zillow: $134,297
Median Rent
$710/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
14.4%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
17.4% smoking rate
How Fenton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fenton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fenton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fenton residents earn a median household income of $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,629. The unemployment rate stands at 14.4% (300% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 644 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fenton is $52,400 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,297. Median rent is $710/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
20.6% of adults in Fenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fenton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population293
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density888/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$30,629
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$1,399M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,400
Rent$710
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$134,297
Housing Units176
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,364/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,245 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Fenton was founded in 1899.
The median home in Fenton was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.