Fort dodge is located in Webster county Iowa with a geographic area of 16.0 square miles. The total population in Fort dodge is 24,168 with 51.9% male and 48.1% female. Children under age 5 represent 5.5% of the population, under age 18 equal 21.0% of the population and over age 65 is 18.0% of the population. The median household income is $44,290, per capita income is $25,938. There are a total of 10,313 housing units with 61.7% owner occupied. Education includes 31.7% of residents that are high school graduates and 22.6% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Fort dodge in the summer is 71 degrees, and in the winter 23 degrees.
