How long is the commute from Fort Dodge, IA?
Workers who live in Fort Dodge, IA take an average of 19.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
4.4% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.0 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Fort Dodge get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Dodge | Webster County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.2% (±3.8 points) | 82.7% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±2.2 points) | 7.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±1.4 points) | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.7% (±2.1 points) | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.4% (±1.4 points) | 4.6% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Fort Dodge, the average commute is not measurably different from Webster County (20.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fort Dodge, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Webster County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Webster County, Fort Dodge ranks 10 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 683 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Dodge
| Vehicles available | Fort Dodge | Webster County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±2.0 points) | 6.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.0% (±3.1 points) | 34.3% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% (±3.3 points) | 33.3% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.8% (±3.0 points) | 25.6% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Fort Dodge, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Webster County (6.7%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fort Dodge
| Fort Dodge | Webster County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.4% (±1.4 points) | 4.6% (±1.1 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±1.5 points) | 93.8% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.9% (±2.3 points) | 87.3% (±1.8 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Dodge, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Webster County (87.3%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fort Dodge
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge | — | 19.0 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Otho | 6.2 mi | 16.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Badger | 7.4 mi | 18.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Moorland | 7.7 mi | 22.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Duncombe | 9.5 mi | 21.4 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Barnum | 9.7 mi | 16.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Vincent | 9.8 mi | 23.0 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Clare | 10 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Callender | 12 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Callender, IA (24.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Webster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lehigh | 25.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 | Callender | 24.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Vincent | 23.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 7 | Moorland | 22.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 | Duncombe | 21.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 9 | Clare | 21.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 10 | Fort Dodge | 19.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Badger | 18.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 12 | Barnum | 16.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 | Otho | 16.1 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in Webster County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fort Dodge
How long is the average commute in Fort Dodge?
Workers who live in Fort Dodge, IA take an average of 19.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Dodge without a car?
8.6% of households in Fort Dodge have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Dodge?
4.4% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Fort Dodge worked from home, and 85.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Dodge city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Dodge city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Dodge city, Iowa
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Fort Dodge city, Iowa (place:28515, in state:19).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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