Area Facts

Fort Dodge is a community on the move! From our growing population to our low unemployment rates to our reputation as a hub for global leading industries, everyone will find something to like about Fort Dodge. Follow the link below to find facts and data regarding our geography, population, education, employment, housing, and other helpful information.

Community Demographics
US Census Bureau - Fort Dodge, Iowa

Leading Industries
Fort Dodge & Webster County are situated in prime territory for attracting and expanding renowned businesses in areas including: bio-related industries encompassing commodity-based processing, animal health and nutrition, building and construction products, advanced logistics, and general manufacturing.

Top Employers
• Trinity Regional Medical Center
• Decker Truck Line, Inc.
• Fort Dodge Animal Health
• Friendship Haven
• Trimark Physicians Group
• United States Gypsum
• Nestle-Purina Petcare Company
• Silgan Containers Mfg.
• Tate & Lyle
• Georgia-Pacific Gypsum Corporation
• National Gypsum
• BPB Manufacturing, Inc.
• C&S Products
• Valero
• Fort Dodge Community Schools
• City of Fort Dodge
• Fort Dodge Correctional Facility
• Wal-Mart
• Iowa Central Community College
• Heartland Communications Group, Inc.
• The Messenger
• St. Edmond Catholic School
• Land O' Lakes
• First Federal Savings Bank of Iowa
• Fort Dodge Asphalt