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Fonda, IA

Fonda, IA.

Population: 998 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$113,470
1-year appreciation
-2.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.9%
All-time peak (2025-08)
$116,840
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.2 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Pocahontas Municipal Airport (POH) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-20 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,942
Median annual property tax
$1,031
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
57.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,193
Average weekly wage
$998
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Information, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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