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Fort Dodge, IA

Fort Dodge, IA.

Population: 28,823 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fort Dodge, IA is $131,924 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $172,000 after a median 70 days on market. Typical rent runs $835/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, tornado, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$131,924

Typical home value

+1.0%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$131,924
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+2.6%
5-year appreciation
+7.4%
10-year appreciation
+43.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$133,756
House Price Index (state)
386.7 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$172,000
Median list price
$130,000
Median price per sqft
$114
1-year sale-price change
+15.7%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
129
Sale-to-list ratio
92.4%
Active listings
7
Days to pending
68 days
New listings (monthly)
36

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$835/mo
1-year rent change
+7.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$667/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$709/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$927/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,191/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,549/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.6 : 1
Schools include
Butler Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School, Duncombe Elementary School, Feelhaver Elementary School, Fort Dodge High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, tornado, hail, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
81
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
38.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
109
Days with Moderate air quality
71
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
19.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
170
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,245
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,500

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-208 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1958
Housing built before 1970
64.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,361
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
63.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,492
Average weekly wage
$1,143
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
23

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Fort DodgeState medianUS median
Typical home value$131,924$211,043$288,527
Median sale price$172,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market70 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$835/mo$1,168/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,361$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Fort Dodge, IA?
$131,924.
What is the median sale price in Fort Dodge, IA?
$172,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fort Dodge, IA?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in Fort Dodge, IA?
Typical rent: $835/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fort Dodge, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, tornado, hail, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Fort Dodge, IA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Fort Dodge, IA. 81 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fort Dodge, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fort Dodge, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fort Dodge, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fort Dodge, IA?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fort Dodge, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 19.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fort Dodge, IA?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fort Dodge, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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