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Fonda, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Pocahontas County County
Fonda, IA
At a Glance
How Fonda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fonda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fonda a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fonda residents earn a median household income of $66,750 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,309. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 265 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fonda is $61,200 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,403. Median rent is $546/month, with 21.5% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Fonda reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,006/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Fonda hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fonda has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.