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Fort Dodge, IA


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Fort Dodge, Iowa

Introduction to Fort Dodge, Iowa

Fort Dodge, Iowa, in Webster county, is located 42 miles NW of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 125 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 25,136.

Fort Dodge History

Fort Dodge was named for the fort, established in 1850, in the honor of the U.S. senator from Wisconsin named Henry Dodge. It is the county seat of Webster County, which was founded on January 15, 1851 and was named after an American statesman called Daniel Webster.

Fort Dodge and nearby Attractions

  • Fort Museum and Frontier Village
  • Brushy Creek State Park
  • Blanden Memorial Art Museum
  • Curious Kids' Museum
  • Lehigh Historical Museum
  • Frank A. Gotch State Park

Things To Do In Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge offers several recreational facilities. The Oleson Park has a small zoo where visitors can see the albino white tailed deer. It also offers scenic hiking trails. The Snell - Crawford Park offers a disc golf course, jogging and walking trail, 3 sand volleyball courts, BBQ grills, and picnic tables. You can also enjoy your leisure at the swimming beach of Kennedy Park. It also has an 18-hole golf course. Golf lovers can also visit the Fort Dodge Country Club and Sunkissed Meadows Golf Course. One can shop at the Crossroads Mall.

Fort Dodge Transportation

Fort Dodge Regional Airport is nearby.

Fort Dodge Higher Education

Iowa Central Community College, Des Moines Community College, Iowa State University, and many other colleges and universities offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

Fort Dodge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyFort Dodge Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyFort Dodge Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyFort Dodge Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Fort Dodge Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Fort Dodge, IA

Comparing Fort Dodge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens105
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population85
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men46
Male Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity310

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married41
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty52
People in Middle Class or Better54
College Educated Adults49
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use29
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents104
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime31
Low Property Crime11

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