Fort Dodge is a vibrant community surrounded by recreational opportunities that include parks, rivers, trails, lakes, golf courses and community activities occurring almost every weekend.

Fort Dodge, Iowa, is nestled in the gently rolling hills of the Des Moines River Valley. This progressive community has evolved into a regional center for manufacturing, transportation, retail and healthcare industries. Come explore this thriving community and the many opportunities available to you. You’ll catch the spirit, the spirit of community pride!

If you are looking for a great place to enjoy the highest quality of life with clean air to breathe, wide open spaces and plenty of things to do ranging from the arts to athletics, you will find it in Fort Dodge and Webster County.

Lying in the heart of the most fertile land in the world, we are experiencing a resurgence in our economy from the renewable fuels industry and growth of other regional agricultural and industrial businesses.

Housing Cost

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $109,022; Detached houses: $111,220; Townhouses or other attached units: $148,543; In 2-unit structures: $73,909; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $67,031; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $95,226; Mobile homes: $15,806

Demographics

Population in July 2007: 25,230. Fort Dodge covers 14.6 square miles.

Zip codes: 50501 - Area code: 515

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