Fort Dodge
Colloquially known as the “Frontier of the Future,” Fort Dodge is the county seat of Webster County and offers a variety of exciting career opportunities in bioscience, advanced manufacturing, agriculture, mining, animal health and more.
Since its founding in 1869, this riverfront community’s spirit of ingenuity, partnership and hard work has created a firm foundation for its evolution and growth. Today, a wide range of companies - from members of the Fortune 500 to small businesses - call Fort Dodge home, as do more than 25,000 residents who enjoy the city’s recreational activities, locally sourced dining, abundant housing and affordable living.
Fast Facts
- Population: 24,871
- 95 miles northwest of Des Moines
- Top 100 Places with Lowest Cost of Living in Iowa (Niche, 2021)
- Top 100 Best Places to Retire in Iowa (Niche, 2021)
- Top 100 Most Diverse Places to Live in Iowa (Niche, 2021)
