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Fort Dodge, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Webster County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
24,788
Population
1,548/sq mi density
$61,769
Median Income
$32,899 per capita
$128,900
Home Value
$127,576 Zillow
$764
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
421
Violent Crime/100K
3,020 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,769 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,900 home value, $764/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
421 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Dodge experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 39.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 16.3 sq mi (42.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,548/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5099°N, 94.1757°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Webster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in |
Fort Dodge has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.8").