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Fort dodge, IA

Fort dodge, IA.

Population: 28,823 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fort dodge, IA is $132,403 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $174,900 after a median 14 days on market. Typical rent runs $820/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 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$132,403

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$132,403
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+2.7%
5-year appreciation
+9.1%
10-year appreciation
+43.0%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$133,683
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$174,900
Median list price
$177,770
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
+24.9%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
130
Sale-to-list ratio
93.7%
Active listings
13
Days to pending
68 days
New listings (monthly)
39

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

Rents

Typical rent
$820/mo
1-year rent change
+7.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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
Schools include
Butler Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School, Duncombe Elementary School, Feelhaver Elementary School, Fort Dodge High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, tornado, hail, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
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
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
40.7 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)
48
Days with Good air quality
67
Days with Moderate air quality
52
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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 nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-208 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
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
14,628
Average weekly wage
$1,083
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
15

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

How it compares

Fort dodgeState medianUS median
Median home value$132,403$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$174,900$220,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$820/mo$1,175/mo$1,808/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 median home value in Fort dodge, IA?
$132,403.
What is the median sale price in Fort dodge, IA?
$174,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Fort dodge, IA?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in Fort dodge, IA?
Typical rent: $820/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fort dodge, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, tornado, hail, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Fort dodge, IA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
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, 2022-23).
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: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fort dodge, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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