About Fenton
Set in the northwestern part of Iowa, Fenton is a tiny community, home to 250 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Fenton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 758 residents per square mile.
📰 Fenton News Today
- Missing elderly Kossuth County man found outside near his home radioiowa.com · Feb 2
- Lucille Eimers Obituary - August 23, 2007 - Fenton, Iowa SILive.com · Jul 23
- Steven Fenton Obituary (2026) - Fairfield, IA - Cranston Family Funeral Home - Irish Ridge Cremation - Fairfield Legacy obituary · Aug 3
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Fenton, Iowa 50539 The Weather Channel · Mar 21
- Geraldine “Gerri” Fenton Cedar Memorial · Oct 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Fenton Unique
- Positioned in northwestern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Fenton
- North Star Restaurant & Lounge
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Fenton
- Fenton City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Fenton
- North Union Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)250
Rank in state#607 of 940
Land area0.33 sq mi
Density758/sq mi
Coordinates43.2184, -94.4279