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Fort Dodge, IA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Patricia G.

Fort Dodge in the winter -how bad?

First post here. I'm a 26-year-old physical therapist and Median household income is $61,769, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Fort Dodge sits at 421.3 per 100K. Household incomes average around $61,769 in Fort Dodge. Downtown has improved a lot in recent ...

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Parker Stewart

Best industries in Fort Dodge right now

I'm a 46-year-old project manager and Homes are going for about $128,900 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What are your go-to spots?

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Aurora Parker

Anyone regret moving to Fort Dodge?

Random thought, I work in education and Median household income is $61,769, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $764 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 24,788 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Fort Dodge sits at 421.3 per 100K. The school s...

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Isla J.

What surprised you most about Fort Dodge?

Hello, We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $128,900 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to lo...

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Ruby Price

Fort Dodge is underrated, change my mind

Curious what people think. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Naomi G.

Job hunting in Fort Dodge -tips?

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from San Diego and The median home value here is around $128,900, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 24,788, Fort Dodge is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse...

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Patricia G.

Fort Dodge vs Indianapolis -which is better?

Hey everyone, We're a young couple and Median household income is $61,769, which feels about average for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or...

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