Fenton, Iowa

Fenton is a city in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States.

[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.34 square miles (0.88 km2), all land.

There were 147 housing units at an average density of 445.7 per square mile (172.1/km2).

There were 168 housing units at an average density of 494.1 per square mile (190.8/km2).

The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.4% from other races.

40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 170 housing units at an average density of 487.9 per square mile (188.4/km2).

41.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Out of the total population, 7.4% of those under the age of 18 and 5.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

The town is well known for its annual Sweet Corn Days held the last weekend of each July.

Postcard with 1917 postmark from Fenton, Iowa
The population of Fenton, Iowa from US census data
The population of Fenton, Iowa from US census data
Map of Iowa highlighting Kossuth County