At a Glance
Median Income
$31,667
$29,646 per capita
Median Rent
$859/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
16.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Dodge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Dodge residents earn a median household income of $31,667 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,646. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.
Education
20.0% of adults in Fort Dodge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 22.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population145
Median Age74.5 yrs
Density806/mi²
Male / Female89% / 11%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans86.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$31,667
Per Capita$29,646
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,215M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$859
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$247,854
Housing Units99
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death8,381/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain22.0 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,457 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Dodge was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Dodge City Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
44.6% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.