Fort Dodge, IA

Fort Dodge IA is a vibrant community with many attractions - drop by Oleson Park to catch a glimpse of its historic wonder, then explore Blanden Art Museum for some appreciation of art and culture.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Fort Dodge Metro Area is 4.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Fort Dodge Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Fort Dodge Metro Area's cost of living is 28.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Fort Dodge Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the Fort Dodge metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Fort Dodge metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 61.4% to 37.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Fort Dodge Metro Area's population is 37,114 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 3.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 16.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Fort Dodge Metro Area is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.9%.

SCHOOLS

Fort Dodge Metro Area public schools spend $14,753 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.7 students per teacher in Fort Dodge Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Fort Dodge

It's a good time to buy in Fort Dodge. Home Appreciation is up 11.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Fort Dodge is .

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