About Fonda
Fonda, IA is a tiny community located in northwestern Iowa with an estimated population of 636.
Officially, Fonda is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 636 residents per square mile.
📰 Fonda News Today
- Edward Weinzetl - View Obituary & Service Information Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home · Jul 2
- Fonda Swimming Pool Closed Until Further Notice Storm Lake Radio · Jun 12
- Fonda Elaine Carris Obituary Jun 27, 2026 Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service · Jun 27
- Fired nursing home whistleblower drops lawsuit against her former employer Iowa Capital Dispatch · Jun 16
- Iowa nursing home managers get the secrecy they wanted | Opinion The Des Moines Register · Jul 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Fonda 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 9 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Fonda Opera House Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)636
Rank in state#393 of 940
Land area1 sq mi
Density636/sq mi
Coordinates42.5817, -94.8455