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Fort Dodge, IA
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Population: 24,826
Home Price: $100,200
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Overview
Fort Dodge is a small city in the state of Iowa with a population of 24,826. Fort Dodge has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
17.0 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Fort Dodge, IA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Fort Dodge
Iowa
United States
Per Capita Income
$28,629
$30,483
$32,693
Median Household Income
$50,409
$60,214
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
4.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
11.5%
7.4%
10.5%
Age
Fort Dodge
Iowa
United States
Median Age
37.0
42.5
42.3
Gender
Fort Dodge
Iowa
United States
Male
51.7%
50.2%
49.8%
Female
48.3%
49.8%
50.2%
Race
Fort Dodge
Iowa
United States
White
85.1%
94.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
6.1%
0.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
1.9%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
2.5%
1.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.1%
3.1%
5.2%
Housing Information
Fort Dodge
Iowa
United States
Median Home Price
$100,200
$109,187
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$568
$525
$801
Family Households
33.9%
33.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.2%
32.2%
26.2%
Homeowners
61.1%
79.6%
72.9%
Renters
38.9%
20.4%
27.1%
Education
Fort Dodge
Iowa
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.6%
5.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
36.5%
36.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.3%
22.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.1%
12.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.7%
13.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Fort Dodge
Iowa
United States
Mathematics
51.3%
71.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
58.8%
70.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Fort Dodge
Iowa
United States
Murder
8.3
1.0
3.0
Rape
62.6
46.6
38.0
Robbery
50.1
13.1
40.7
Assault
300.3
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Fort Dodge
Iowa
United States
Burglary
488.0
311.2
336.1
Theft
2361.0
1237.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
171.0
121.6
167.1
Arson
25.0
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Fort Dodge, IA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
sauces
beer
mexican food
craft beer
pie
beef
breweries
salsas
tastes
cooking
mexican
spaghetti
meat
cafe
roast beef
pizza
ice cream
chef
spices
drinks
high school football
college football
football
womens sports
basketball
wrestling
baseball
youth sports
country music
teams
college athletics
softball
video games
isu cyclones
coaches
golf
coaching
mma
athletic
rugby
inspired by
fine arts
composer
artists
vendor fair
photographs
greeting cards
museum
canvas
craft
library
photography
fashion
creativity
picasso
artifacts
collage
watercolor
sculpture
drawing
video games
road trips
reading writing
mlb mma
hot wheels
fishing
fantasty
miami dolphins
bikes
books
photography
fulltime
adventures
memes
anime
gaming
starwars
gardening
cosplay
dd
sports
local news
tv
arts
mlb mma
nfl nba
classic rock
mlb nfl
award winning
quality content
hip hop
rural lifestyle
banquets
lifestyle
photography
fashion
upscale
studio
gaming
promotions
sports
summer
arts
facility
indoor
fishing
air conditioning
warm weather
winter
ice fishing
space
rec
backyard
parks recreation
conservation
photography
outdoor recreation
facilities
lawn
splash pad
auctions
shop online
hyvee
ordering online
packaging
retail
grocery store
gift cards
gift shop
seed catalogs
walmart
textile industry
affordable prices
supplies
listings
aisles
groceries
amazon
warehouse
cafe
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