Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Population 28,659

50501 is zip code located in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The population is 28,659, making 50501 the largest zipcode in Fort Dodge and the largest in Webster County.

There are 7 public schools in 50501 with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Fort Dodge is moderate , and there are 94 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 50501. Unemployment in 50501 is moderate.

Fort Dodge Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average

Crime Rate

27.56% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

58.71% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

74 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 4.2%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in 50501, IA and 7 private schools. Homefacts rates 50501's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.

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94 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    11.5%
  • Rented
    31.2%
  • Owned
    57.3%

9 Building Permits View All

  • 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

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Environmental Hazards

74 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (183/183)
    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 50501: $40,368

Unemployment

Unemployment in Fort Dodge is 4.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.44%
White Collar - 53.56%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Steve King

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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1 Cemetery 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