Living in Fort Dodge, IA
Fort Dodge SnackAbility
5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9.5
Fort Dodge, IA Crime Report
1,226Total Crimes
5,038.8Total Crimes / 100k People
96.19%
Above National Average
Fort Dodge, IA Cost Of Living
85Fort Dodge's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Fort Dodge, Iowa Info Snack
Fort Dodge is a city in and the county seat of Webster County, Iowa, United States, along the Des Moines River. The population was 25,206 in the 2010 census, an increase from 25,136 in the 2000 census. Fort Dodge is a major commercial center for North Central and Northwest Iowa. It is located on U.S. Routes 20 and 169.
Population
24,417
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty
17.8%
Median Home
$91,000
Median Income
$40,271
Median Rent
$633
Fort Dodge, IA Photos
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Rankings for Fort Dodge in Iowa
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Map Of Fort Dodge, IA
Population over time in Fort Dodge
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 24,417 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 24,566 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 24,626 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 24,789 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 24,846 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 24,972 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 25,109 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 25,230 | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 25,323 | - |
| Crime/100k | Fort Dodge | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 620.6 | 250.1 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 4.1 | 1.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 74.0 | 29.5 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 452.1 | 187.9 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 4418.2 | 1691.5 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 563.1 | 352.6 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 3616.8 | 1190.4 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 238.4 | 148.5 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Dodge
| Race | Fort Dodge | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.2% | 86.1% | 61.1% |
| African American | 6.7% | 3.4% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 2.4% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 5.9% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Fort Dodge, Iowa
| Income | Fort Dodge | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.1% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.2% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.7% | 9.5% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.5% | 9.6% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.0% | 13.7% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 19.3% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.2% | 14.2% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.0% | 14.7% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.4% | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | 4.2% | 7.0% |
Gender in Fort Dodge
| Gender | Fort Dodge | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Dodge for adults over 25
| Education | Fort Dodge | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
1 Reviews & Comments About Fort Dodge
Overall User Rating
2.0
/5
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I am from Fort Dodge. I can absolutely assure you this town is NOT redneck. It is full of thug wannabes, criminals, and it's terrible. Maybe do more research before you make such disgusting claims. This is an insult to actual Iowa rednecks.
