Living in Fort Dodge, IA
Fort Dodge, Iowa Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
24,278
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty
16.0%
Median Home
$93,600
Median Income
$40,886
Median Rent
$652
Fort Dodge SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
10
Fort Dodge, IA Crime Report
825
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,441.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
38.95%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fort Dodge / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 825 | 3,441.4 | 2,000.2 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 101 | 421.3 | 266.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 2 | 8.3 | 1.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 12 | 50.1 | 27.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 72 | 300.3 | 200.4 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 724 | 3,020.1 | 1,733.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 117 | 488.0 | 371.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 566 | 2,361.0 | 1,199.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 41 | 171.0 | 163.0 | 219.9 |
Fort Dodge, IA Cost Of Living
85
Fort Dodge's Overall Cost Of Living
Fort Dodge's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Fort Dodge | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 51 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 98 | 100 | |
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Map Of Fort Dodge, IA
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Population over time in Fort Dodge
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 24,278 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 24,417 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 24,566 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 24,626 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 24,789 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 24,846 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 24,972 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 25,109 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 25,230 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 25,323 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Dodge
| Race | Fort Dodge | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.3% | 85.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 6.7% | 3.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 2.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 6.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Fort Dodge
| Gender | Fort Dodge | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Dodge for adults over 25
| Education | Fort Dodge | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Fort Dodge, Iowa
| Income | Fort Dodge | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.3% | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.3% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.4% | 9.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.0% | 13.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 19.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 14.3% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.2% | 15.3% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.7% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
