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Fontanelle, Iowa, in Adair county, is 53 miles SW of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 71 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 692 people in the city.
In Fontanelle, about 57% of adults are married. In Fontanelle, lots of people live on their own.
The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Fontanelle has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Fontanelle had a median family income of $39,861.
Approximately 82% of housing in Fontanelle is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Fontanelle is known in Iowa for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.
In Fontanelle, 94% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Fontanelle than other cities.
Fontanelle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 7% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Fontanelle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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