Name: Fort Dodge, IA
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( 26 Ratings )

Living in Fort Dodge, IA

Ranks better than 74% of areas Follow

Population

24,168

Median Age

36.9 Years

Fort Dodge Area Facts

Fort Dodge has a Livability Score of 74_/100, which is considered excellent
Fort Dodge crime rates are 134% higher than the Iowa average
Cost of living in Fort Dodge is 3% lower than the Iowa average

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What do the locals think about Fort Dodge?

54%

Family friendly

58%

Public transit is accessible

92%

Walkable to grocery stores

27%

Yards are well-kept

54%

Lots of parks

96%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

27%

A quiet area

62%

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Fort Dodge, IA: A Great Combination of City and Country 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Fort Dodge, Iowa is located around an hour or so north of Des Moines. Fort Dodge is a fun city with the conveniences of urban commerce and the pleasantries of rural living. Fort Dodge is medium-size city with a lot to offer for shopping, dining, and even nightlife. Some attractio ...Read More ns in Fort Dodge include the Crossroads Mall and Blanden Memorial Art Museum.

There are many parks located along the Des Moines River. During the fall season the trees that line the river in every park give a breathtaking display of natural warm colors that are a favorite of locals and visitors. The overall weather in Des Moines is the same as the rest of the Midwest being that the winters are very cold with a lot of snow and the summers are very hot and quite humid.

The housing market in Fort Dodge is excellent as well. Single family homes are among some of the cheapest in Iowa, and property taxes are kept reasonably low. Fort Dodge is a safe and clean community, and an excellent choice for those looking to raise a family, or those looking for something different, maybe even better than Des Moines. Read Less

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