At a Glance
Median Income
$66,750
$32,309 per capita
Home Value
$61,200
Zillow: $116,280
Median Rent
$546/mo
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
14.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fonda a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.2% (11% 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 $116,280. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population668
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density668/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born14.4%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,750
Per Capita$32,309
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$642M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,200
Rent$546
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$116,280
Housing Units295
Rent Burden21.5%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.1 in/yr
Elevation1,230 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband72.3%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Fonda was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
14.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.