Fort Dodge, IA
Living in Fort Dodge
Bikeability35
Walkability56
Commute100
Public Transit31
Affordability96
Public Safety26
Airports28
Hospitals85
Colleges61
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools69
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation-1k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated
53%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate34%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$3k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
16 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office21%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$94kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$546Median Monthly Rent+$120 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier34%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas2%
Utility gas75%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fort Dodge
United States45
Iowa35
Webster County59
Property Crime in Fort Dodge
United States48
Iowa43
Webster County71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Dodge
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding29
Tornado16
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Dodge, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Dodge, IA
St Edmond Catholic School
0 miles, E
Harvest Baptist School
1 miles, SW
Community Christian School
1 miles, SE
St Thomas Aquinas School
18 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Dodge, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Dodge, IA
Trinity Regional Medical Center
2 miles, SW
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
16 miles, N
Van Diest Medical Center
19 miles, E
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
27 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Fort Dodge, IA
Des Moines International Airport
72 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
90 miles, E
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
113 miles, W
Eppley Airfield
121 miles, SW