Fort Dodge, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Ford County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
145
Population
806/sq mi density
$31,667
Median Income
$29,646 per capita
$859
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$31,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Dodge enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 19.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
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 | Ford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dodge City Regional (DDC) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in |
Fort Dodge has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.6").