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Fonda, IA


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Fonda, Iowa

Fonda, Iowa is 73 miles NW of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 107 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Pocahontas county. The population of the city is 648.

The People and Families of Fonda

In Fonda, about 51% of adults are married. Adults in Fonda are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Seniors are common in Fonda.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fonda had a median family income of $37,500.

Fonda Housing

Of the housing in Fonda, approximately 80% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. The average age of homes in Fonda is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Iowa. Property taxes in Fonda are low by Iowa standards.

Commuting

In Fonda, 88% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Fonda strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyFonda Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyFonda Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Fonda, IA

Comparing Fonda to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men63
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity57
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times96
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built11
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