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Fenton, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Kossuth County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
293 Population 888/sq mi density
$53,125 Median Income $30,629 per capita
$52,400 Home Value $124,789 Zillow
$710 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
254 Violent Crime/100K 636 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,400 home value, $710/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Fenton experiences four distinct seasons with 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.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,245 ft (379 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density888/sq mi
Coordinates43.2184°N, 94.4279°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKossuth County County
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience75.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 113 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

558 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 449 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 79 km 6
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 75 km 1
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 67 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 90 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 98 km 6
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 37 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 17 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 15 km 2
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 40 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in
March 33°F (0°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.6 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in

Fenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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