Fort Dodge, Iowa · ZIP 50501

Fort Dodge — ZIP 50501

Fort Dodge (50501) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Iowa. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $133K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share25%

Property crime share75%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100

Avg math proficiency46%

Avg reading proficiency53%

Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index64/100

Typical home value$133K

Median rent$843/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$133K

Median Rent

$843/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 11 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,025

Violent Crime

267

Property Crime

758

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Webster County, Iowa (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Cooper Elementary School	01–05	231	52%	57%
Feelhaver Elementary School	01–05	227	52%	57%
Fort Dodge Middle School	06–08	765	45%	59%
Duncombe Elementary School	01–05	438	45%	48%
Butler Elementary School	01–05	328	41%	42%
Fort Dodge High School	09–12	1,020	40%	56%
Early Childhood Center	PK–KG	376	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

28,633

Median Income

$67K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

38.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 50501 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 50501 has a school score of 67/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 50501 is approximately $133K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 50501 in Fort Dodge has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.