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Fort Dodge, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Ford County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
323 sunny days/yr
413
Violent Crime/100K
2,729 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
413 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
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. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. 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 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 |
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 | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7 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 22.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").