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Fenton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Kossuth County County
Fenton, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Fenton a Good Place to Live?
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 9.1% (153% 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 $124,789. 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.
Safety & Crime
Fenton reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 636/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.