Median Income $31,667

58% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 20.0%

41% lower than US avg

Median Rent $859

26% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 29.8%

7% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How Fort Dodge Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population145

Median Age74.5 yrs

Density806/mi²

Male / Female89% / 11%

Largest GroupWhite 98%

Veterans86.2%

Economy

B+

Median Income$31,667

Per Capita$29,646

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$3,215M

Commute14 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A

Rent$859

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units99

Rent Burden30.4%

Health

Obesity29.8%

Uninsured10.1%

Smoking16.2%

Depression11.8%

Heart Disease7.5%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain22.0 in/yr

Sunny Days323/yr

Elevation2,457 ft (749 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+20.0%

High School+84.1%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%

Commute14 min

Broadband84.0%

Libraries3

Is Fort Dodge a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fort Dodge receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Fort Dodge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fort Dodge is $31,667, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $859 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Fort Dodge enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 323 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches, including 19.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Fort Dodge has a population of 145 with a density of 806 people per square mile. The median age is 74.5 years, 92% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.9%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

145

Total Population

806

People / sq mi

74.5yrs

Median Age

92% above US avg

0.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 89%

Female 11%

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Dodge vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	98.7%
	26% above US avg
Spanish	1.3%
	90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fort Dodge vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fort Dodge is $31,667, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Fort Dodge vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$31,667
	58% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$29,646
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,015
IRS Avg AGI	$65,440

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	858
County GDP	$3,215M

Business (County)

Restaurants	89
Healthcare	91
Retail	117
Manufacturing	25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,668
	33% above US avg
Cost of Living	90.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	13.9 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $859 (26% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$859
	26% below US avg
Rent Burden	30.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$702
1 Bedroom	$753
2 Bedrooms	$947
3 Bedrooms	$1,223
4 Bedrooms	$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	0.0%
Housing Units	99
Median Year Built	1966

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,668
	33% above US avg

In Fort Dodge, 29.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 10.1% of residents lack health insurance. 16.2% are current smokers. 11.8% report depression. 25.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fort Dodge vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	29.8%
	7% below US avg
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart Disease	7.5%
High Blood Pressure	32.1%
Asthma	6.8%
COPD	7.6%
Cancer	5.9%
Stroke	3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.2%
	16% above US avg
Binge Drinking	9.8%
Physical Inactivity	25.3%
Depression	11.8%
Mental Distress	11.0%
Physical Distress	12.0%
Short Sleep	27.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	10.1%
	17% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,898
Dentists	1:1,539
Mental Health	1:871
Checkup Rate	52.6%
Dental Visits	37.4%
Premature Death	8,381/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.9/10
Exercise Access	82.8%
Healthcare Facilities	91

Fort Dodge has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.0 inches. The area enjoys 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	56.0°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	22.0 inches
	42% below US avg
Snowfall	19.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	2,457 ft (749 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	806/sq mi
Coordinates	37.7304°N, 99.9370°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	20057

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38.4-point margin. 84.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.3%

D 29.9%

Winner: Republican by 38.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	20.0%
	41% below US avg
High School+	84.1%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.80

C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5	Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density	806/sq mi
Total Area	0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	84.0%
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	91
Restaurants	89
Retail Stores	117

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5
FEMA Disaster Declarations	182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	13.9 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Fort Dodge, KS

How Fort Dodge Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Fort Dodge a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Fort Dodge vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Fort Dodge vs U.S. Average

Income: Fort Dodge vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Fort Dodge vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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