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Fenton, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 259 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -18.3%
 
Males: 136  (52.8%)
Females: 123  (47.2%)
Median resident age:

61.2 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50539.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,508 (it was $30,714 in 2000)
Fenton:

$52,508
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,297 (it was $15,154 in 2000)

Fenton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $52,079 (it was $23,500 in 2000)
Fenton:

$52,079
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $59,664; detached houses: $59,529

Median gross rent in 2022: $703.

March 2022 cost of living index in Fenton: 81.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.2%

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  • Races in Fenton, IA (2022)
    • 23494.4%White alone
    • 104.0%Black alone
    • 10.4%Two or more races

Races in Fenton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Fenton, Iowa as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Fenton is 314 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (76.4%), Norwegian (5.5%), American (3.9%), Irish (3.9%), Italian (3.9%), Swedish (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/10/1903

Elevation: 1240 feet

Land area: 0.35 square miles.

Population density: 743 people per square mile   (low).

Fenton, Iowa map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.4%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $942 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $546 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (91.7 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (133.9 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (356.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lone Rock, IA (2.3 miles),
Ringsted, IA (2.6 miles ),
Burt, IA (3.2 miles ),
Whittemore, IA (3.3 miles ),
Cylinder, IA (3.3 miles),
Bancroft, IA (3.4 miles ),
Armstrong, IA (3.6 miles ),
Swea City, IA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 43.22 N, Longitude: 94.43 W

Area code: 515

Distribution of median household income in Fenton, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Fenton, IA in 2022
Fenton satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Fenton, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.4%)
  • Health care (9.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Machinery (6.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.5%)
  • Construction (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (10.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.4%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Educational services (9.4%)
  • Wood products (6.2%)
  • Truck transportation (6.2%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (17.6%)
  • Educational services (14.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.8%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (5.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.9%)
  • Chemicals (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Fenton, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (10.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.9%)

Average climate in Fenton, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Fenton, Iowa average temperatures Fenton, Iowa average precipitation Fenton, Iowa humidity Fenton, Iowa wind speed Fenton, Iowa snowfall Fenton, Iowa sunshine Fenton, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 99.6. This is worse than average.

City:

99.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 19.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.84. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.84
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Fenton-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 78% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/29/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.2 miles away from the Fenton city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/28/1979, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.2 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 34 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fenton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 146% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 187.4 miles away from Fenton center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 258.4 miles away from Fenton center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 228.2 miles away from Fenton center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 193.4 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 488.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 206.8 miles away from Fenton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Kossuth County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Fenton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Fenton:

  • WEST HOME EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INC (Hospital, about 11 miles away; BURT, IA)
  • HERITAGE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BANCROFT, IA)
  • GIRLING HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALGONA (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • LAKESIDE LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; EMMETSBURG, IA)
  • NORTH IOWA MERCY DIALYSIS CENTER - ALGONA (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • HOSPICE OF THE HEARTLAND (Hospital, about 15 miles away; ALGONA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fenton:

  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 25 miles; Estherville, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,311)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 52 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Buena Vista University (about 57 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 66 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 68 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • South Central College (about 69 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)
  • Riverland Community College (about 79 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)

Public elementary/middle school in Fenton:

  • NORTH UNION ELEMENTARY (Location: 308 310TH STREET, Grades: PK-5)

Library in Fenton:

  • FENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $25,265; Location: 605 MAPLE ST; 7,316 books; 178 audio materials; 1,287 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 15 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Fenton: State Line Co-op Elevator (A), Sentral Area Ambulance (B), Fenton Volunteer Fire Department (C), Fenton Public Library (D), Fenton City Hall (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Fenton include: Saint John's Lutheran Church (A), United Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Kossuth County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Fenton that have no violations reported:

  • FENTON MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 281, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.5%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Fenton (2011 data):

  • West Iowa Bank: Fenton Branch at Maple Street, branch established on 1936/07/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $94.7 mil, Deposits: $81.4 mil, headquarters in West Bend, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: West Bend Bancorp.

For population 15 years and over in Fenton:

Marital status in Fenton, IA
  • Never married: 10.7%
  • Now married: 71.8%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

For population 25 years and over in Fenton:

  • High school or higher: 90.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fenton, IA (based on Kossuth County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,7337
Mainline Protestant4,12019
Evangelical Protestant3,04417
Other11
None1,645-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Kossuth County:

5.13 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Kossuth County:

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Kossuth County:

8.34 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Here:

12.19 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.4%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.9%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.4%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

54.6%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

52.4%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Fenton:

28.3
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

17.5%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

14.0%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Fenton:

7.1
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

38.2%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Fenton:

57.0%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.0%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Fenton, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Solid Waste Management 1$1,608$19,2960$0
Local Libraries 0$0 1$1,083
Financial Administration 0$0 1$2,763
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$401
Sewerage 0$0 2$1,018
Water Supply 0$0 3$94
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$195
Totals for Government 1$1,608$19,29614$5,555

Fenton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $58,000 ($223.94)
    Sewerage: $42,000 ($162.16)
    Regular Highways: $41,000 ($158.30)
    Solid Waste Management: $41,000 ($158.30)
    Libraries: $29,000 ($111.97)
    Local Fire Protection: $24,000 ($92.66)
    Health - Other: $21,000 ($81.08)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,000 ($46.33)
    Housing and Community Development: $12,000 ($46.33)
    General - Other: $11,000 ($42.47)
    Financial Administration: $9,000 ($34.75)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($30.89)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($15.44)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($7.72)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($7.72)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $29,000 ($111.97)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $2,000 ($7.72)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $27,000 ($104.25)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $97,000 ($374.52)

Fenton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $87,000 ($335.91)
    Solid Waste Management: $35,000 ($135.14)
    Other: $14,000 ($54.05)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $9,000 ($34.75)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $34,000 ($131.27)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $23,000 ($88.80)
    Donations From Private Sources: $5,000 ($19.31)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($11.58)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $75,000 ($289.58)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $33,000 ($127.41)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($7.72)
    Other: $1,000 ($3.86)
  • Tax - Property: $68,000 ($262.55)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $31,000 ($119.69)
    Public Utilities Sales: $4,000 ($15.44)

Fenton government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,382,000 ($5335.91)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,324,000 ($5111.97)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $58,000 ($223.94)

Fenton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $507,000 ($1957.53)

Strongest AM radio stations in Fenton:

  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fenton:

  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KDWD (100.1 FM; EMMETSBURG, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Fenton:

  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K55FL (Channel 55; SPENCER, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)

Fenton fatal accident list:

Jun 11, 1996 05:05 PM, 15, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 30.8mTotal length
  • 2,365Total average daily traffic
  • 308Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,365Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Fenton, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 51970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 42000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Fenton, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Fenton)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • 3.5 Mi W & 1.5 Mi S (Lat: 43.198583 Lon: -94.492750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 89 m, Overall height: 91 m, Call Sign: WPKX689,
    Assigned Frequencies: 856.287 MHz, Grant Date: 07/06/2012, Expiration Date: 09/10/2022, Cancellation Date: 03/12/2020, Certifier: Lawrence J Plotzke, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 1000 Main St Suite 769, Dubuque, IA 52001-4723, Phone: (563) 584-7374, Fax: (563) 557-2259, Email:

  • 6 Mi S 3 Mi E & 1/2 Mi S (Lat: 43.120806 Lon: -94.362194), Call Sign: KNGF832, Licensee ID: L00642205,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.575 MHz, Grant Date: 02/21/2003, Expiration Date: 04/08/2013, Cancellation Date: 06/08/2013, Registrant: Herbert Hackbarth, 2406 50th Ave, Whittemore, IA 50598, Phone: (515) 925-3396

  • 3.5 Mi W & 1.5 Mi S (Lat: 43.198583 Lon: -94.492750), Structure height: 91 m, Call Sign: WNVF567,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.125 MHz, 451.375 MHz, Grant Date: 11/01/2005, Expiration Date: 01/16/2016, Cancellation Date: 02/22/2013, Registrant: Midamerican Energy Company, 106 E. 2nd Street, Davenport, IA 52801, Phone: (563) 333-8567, Fax: (563) 333-8558, Email:

  • Lat: 43.216083 Lon: -94.426083, Call Sign: WPSH772,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.985 MHz, Grant Date: 05/01/2001, Expiration Date: 05/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 07/02/2011, Certifier: Signature On File, Registrant: Alpha Wireless Communications, 706 N Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301, Phone: (712) 262-4001, Fax: (712) 262-4039

  • Lat: 43.211111 Lon: -94.387139, Call Sign: WQRQ695,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1000 MHz, Grant Date: 07/09/2013, Expiration Date: 07/09/2023, Cancellation Date: 09/09/2023, Certifier: Arthur Pixler, Registrant: Primex Wireless, Inc., 965 Wells Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (800) 537-0464

  • Lat: 43.216083 Lon: -94.426083, Call Sign: WQTU740,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.985 MHz, Grant Date: 03/02/2024, Expiration Date: 04/16/2034, Certifier: James Langerman, Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc., 2103 Highway 169 North, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:

  • Lat: 43.212861 Lon: -94.477722, Call Sign: WROH256,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.062 MHz, 466.587 MHz, Grant Date: 10/13/2021, Expiration Date: 10/13/2031, Certifier: Todd Wegener, Registrant: Electronic Specialties, Inc., 2103 Highway 169 North, Algona, IA 50511, Phone: (515) 295-7752, Fax: (515) 295-7238, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • FENTON, 3.5 Mi W 1.5 Mi S (Lat: 43.198722 Lon: -94.493389), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 89.9 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WPYU561,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.031 MHz, 952.031 MHz, Grant Date: 08/11/2023, Expiration Date: 10/30/2033, Certifier: Donald Goettsch, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 200 First Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, Phone: (563) 584-7474, Email:

  • FENTON TOWER, 3.5 Mi W 1.5 Mi S (Lat: 43.198722 Lon: -94.493389), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 89.9 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WQZS521, Licensee ID: L00276277,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10795.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/21/2017, Expiration Date: 07/21/2027, Cancellation Date: 10/01/2018, Certifier: John Einck, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 1031 Iowa St., Suite 769, Dubuque, IA 52001-4723, Phone: (563) 584-7474, Fax: (563) 557-2259, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: W0IHP, Previous Call Sign: KB0VOZ, Licensee ID: L01546199, Grant Date: 04/07/2010, Expiration Date: 03/11/2019, Cancellation Date: 03/12/2021, Registrant: Richard M Stucki, 112 Pine Street, Fenton, IA 50539


Most common first names in Fenton, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John876.0 years
Fred784.4 years
William775.1 years
Ernest575.6 years
Henry585.2 years
Anna588.2 years
Esther586.0 years
Clarence569.0 years
Arnold475.3 years
Florence482.0 years
Most common last names in Fenton, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bierstedt979.3 years
Mueller782.4 years
Meyer787.0 years
Weisbrod779.9 years
Berkland786.1 years
Hantelman681.6 years
Dreyer679.0 years
Bruhn675.5 years
Jentz681.0 years
Krause584.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fenton, IA
  • 95.9%Utility gas
  • 3.3%Electricity
  • 0.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fenton, IA
  • 84.6%Utility gas
  • 15.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Fenton compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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