Fort Dodge, Iowa

Fort Dodge is a city in and the county seat of Webster County, Iowa, United States, along the Des Moines River. The population was 24,871 in the 2020 census, a decrease from 25,136 in 2000. Fort Dodge is a major commercial center for North Central and Northwest Iowa. It is located on U.S. Routes 20 and 169.

Fort Dodge, Iowa
Town
Central Avenue
Motto: 
Frontier of the Future
Location in the State of Iowa
Coordinates: 42°30′24″N 94°10′49″W
CountryUnited States
State Iowa
CountyWebster
Incorporated1869
Government
  MayorMatt Bemrich
  City ManagerDavid Fierke
Area
  Total16.27 sq mi (42.15 km2)
  Land16.01 sq mi (41.46 km2)
  Water0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2)
Elevation
1,155 ft (352 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total24,871
  Density1,553.66/sq mi (599.87/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50501
Area code515
FIPS code19-28515
GNIS feature ID0456686
Websitewww.fortdodgeiowa.org
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