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Fort Dodge, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Webster County County
Fort Dodge, IA
At a Glance
How Fort Dodge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Dodge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fort Dodge a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fort Dodge residents earn a median household income of $61,769 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,899. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Dodge is $128,900 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,576. Median rent is $764/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Fort Dodge reports 421 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,020/100K. The murder rate is 8.3/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Fort Dodge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Dodge has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.