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Fonda, IA
City in Pocahontas County, Iowa.
Population
589
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
587
ZIP codes
0
Fonda and its ZIP codes
Fonda at a glance
- Fonda is about 10 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,853 a year, 27% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $58,500 (72% below Iowa) and median rent is $546 a month.
Local data for Fonda, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fonda, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,853
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$58,500
Median rent
$546/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (201), Mexican Americans (101), Irish Americans (92).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pocahontas County. PPP loans are for Fonda.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,357
2,525 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,976
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$55.3M
FY 2026, $7,812 per person
How people get to work
Fonda, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fonda, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
33.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fonda, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Fonda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VarinaCity | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| NewellCity | 8.3 mi | 1.3 |
| PomeroyCity | 8.8 mi | 2.1 |
| JolleyCity | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| LyttonCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| PalmerCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| NemahaCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Sac CityCity | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| PocahontasCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| Albert CityCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| MansonCity | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| Rockwell CityCity | 17 mi | 4.2 |
| LakesideCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| EarlyCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| LaurensCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fonda, IA in?
- Fonda is in Pocahontas County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Fonda, IA?
- About 589 people live in Fonda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fonda?
- Nearby places include Varina (5.8 mi), Newell (8.3 mi), Pomeroy (8.8 mi), Jolley (9.7 mi), Lytton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023