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Fort Dodge, IA

Founded 1850Webster CountyElev. 352 m
Population
24,788
Median home
$128,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Fort Dodge

With about 24,788 residents, Fort Dodge is one of Iowa's notable places. Fort Dodge was founded in 1850 and sits in Webster County. The median age is 38.2 and the median household income is $61,769. Homes carry a median value of $128,900, and about 64% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80.9%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
24,788
Median age
38.2
Median household income
$61,769
Per-capita income
$32,899
Poverty rate
14.4%
High-school grad or higher
90.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
Unemployment
4.1%
Avg. commute
17.9 min
Work from home
3.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80.9%
Hispanic or Latino7.8%
Black4.5%
Asian1.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts28.8%
Sales & office21.3%
Service20.9%
Production, transportation & material moving18%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$128,900
Median gross rent
$764/mo
Owner-occupied
64%
Median year built
1956
Households
10,556
Avg. household size
2.09

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Fort Dodge has 7 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math47%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Fort Dodge High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Fort Dodge Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Butler Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Cooper Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Duncombe Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Early Childhood CenterElementary
Feelhaver Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime77% above national
Fort Dodge684
Iowa280
United States386
↑ 29% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime72% above national
Fort Dodge3,351
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
↓ 7% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fort Dodge Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fort Dodge.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Webster County
DroughtRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fort Dodge is in Webster County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fort Dodge was founded in 1850 and sits in Webster County. Elevation ~352 m.

Map of Fort Dodge
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Historic places

10 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Corpus Christi ChurchVincent HouseWebster County CourthouseFirst National Bank BuildingWahkonsa HotelFort Dodge Senior High SchoolFort Dodge Junior High SchoolSacred Heart Catholic Church
Notable people from Fort Dodge
Katie PorterCorita KentMack HellingsSamuel Z. ArkoffMary KellyRobert PierceHolm O. BursumJon PorterBrad SteigerEmil Lewis Holmdahl
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Fort Dodge, IA (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Joseph Michael Nelson, 34
Fort Dodge · Webster County · 50501
AKA Joesph Michael Nelson, Joe Nelson
Brian Mitchel Anderson, 59
Fort Dodge · Webster County · 50501
AKA Brian M Anderson, Brian Mitchell Anderson
Brian Allen Johnson, 37
Fort Dodge · Webster County · 50501
AKA Brain Allen Johnson, Brian A Johnson
Juan A Flores, 68
Fort Dodge · 50501
AKA Juan Antonio Flores, Nicholas Andino
Robert Martin Ramirez Jr, 38
Fort Dodge · Webster County · 50501
AKA Robert Martin Ramirez
James White, 55
Fort Dodge · Fulton County · 50501
AKA Davis Tyrone, Andre Tones

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fort Dodge — frequently asked

What is the population of Fort Dodge, Iowa?
Fort Dodge has a population of about 24,788, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fort Dodge?
The median home value in Fort Dodge is $128,900, and the median gross rent is $764/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fort Dodge safe? What is the crime rate?
Fort Dodge Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 684 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fort Dodge face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Webster County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, tornado, hail.
How many schools are in Fort Dodge?
Fort Dodge has 7 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fort Dodge?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Fort Dodge. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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