Fort Dodge, Iowa

Population 24,966

Fort Dodge is located in Webster County, IA. The population is 24,966, making Fort Dodge the largest city in Webster County.

There are 7 public schools in Fort Dodge with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Fort Dodge is moderate , and there are 91 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Fort Dodge is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Fort Dodge property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Fort Dodge include Cooper Township, Douglas Township and Pleasant Valley Township.

Fort Dodge Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 9.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.8%

Crime Rate

27.56% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 171
  • Violent Crimes: 421
  • Robbery: 50
  • Burglary: 488
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

62.85% Higher than national avg.
  • 91 offenders in Fort Dodge
  • 36.45 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

74 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 46
  • Registered Polluters: 17
  • Superfunds: 11
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Moderate 4.2%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Fort Dodge, IA and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Fort Dodge's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.
3 Private Schools

Community Christian School

Harvest Baptist School

St Edmond Catholic School

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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91 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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15 Former Drug Labs view all

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9 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Fort Dodge, IA issued 9 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 9 permits, 5 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Fort Dodge, IA issued 20 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $558
  • 1 Bedroom: $562
  • 2 Bedrooms: $739
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,024
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,028

Zip Codes

50501

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Environmental Hazards

74 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Fort Dodge, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Fort Dodge, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Fort Dodge, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 18.2°
  • February 24.1°
  • March 37.8°
  • April 49.42°
  • May 64.27°
  • June 71.43°
  • July 74.58°
  • August 71.1°
  • September 62.82°
  • October 51.28°
  • November 38.5°
  • December 17.67°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Fort Dodge, IA

Earthquakes
Fort Dodge, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Fort Dodge, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Fort Dodge, IA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Fort Dodge, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Fort Dodge, IA: $38,658

Unemployment

Unemployment in Fort Dodge is 4.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.19%
White Collar - 53.81%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Steve King

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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14 Cemeteries view all

22 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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