Cooper Elementary School

Fort Dodge Middle School

Fort Dodge High School

Fort Dodge

Otho

Moorland

Duncombe

Callender

Badger

Barnum

Vincent

Burnside

Clare

Northridge

Bloomington Heights

Stone Brooke

Somerset Village

Top-O-Hollow

Edwards

Oak-Wood-Forest

Westside

Allenview

College Creek/Old Ames

50501

50569

50566

50516

50532

50523

50594

50518

50521

50524

In Fort Dodge’s 50501, neighborhoods cluster along the Des Moines River and rolling prairie, offering four true seasons—crisp, snowy winters and warm, breezy summers—with big-sky sunsets over river bluffs. A historic gypsum and frontier heritage shapes local pride, seen at the Fort Museum & Frontier Village and in a small-but-active arts scene at the Blanden Memorial Art Museum. Daily life feels friendly and practical: groceries at Hy‑Vee, Fareway, Aldi, and Walmart; coffee and casual eats downtown; and popular spots like Mineral City Mill & Grill and Olde Boston’s. Fitness and play are easy at the YMCA, Oleson Park, Snell-Crawford Park, and the trail-rich John F. Kennedy Memorial Park, with kayaking and fishing nearby; pets are welcome on-leash around most green spaces. Nightlife leans low-key with River Hops and ShinyTop brewing. Iowa Central Community College and Trinity Regional Medical Center anchor jobs and services, and quick access to US‑20 and US‑169 keeps commutes simple. Recent Zillow market trends show a median rent near $950, with most listings roughly $750–$1,200.

Warm atmosphere with family-friendly amenities and safe, welcoming streets.

Family Vibes

Ample parks and spaces for hiking, biking, and active recreation.

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Craft breweries and taprooms serve unique local flavors and gatherings.

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Quick highway connections for seamless travel and regional access.

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2974 8th Ave S

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