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Fort Dodge, KS

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Population
93
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
2,464 ft
Median Rent
$644/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$40,217
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Fort Dodge

Located just five miles east of Dodge City along Highway 400, Fort Dodge is a quiet community with deep roots in frontier history. It got its start in 1865 as a U.S. Army outpost protecting travelers and trade wagons along the Santa Fe Trail. Today, its location offers open rural surroundings alongside quick, easy access to the shopping, dining, and daily conveniences in Dodge City.

Harper's weekly (1867) (14782644042) Sutler's Store at Fort Dodge, Kansas (cropped)

The heart of the community is the Kansas Soldiers' Home, established in 1889 to support military veterans. The campus features a mix of cottages, residence halls, healthcare facilities, a local museum, and a historic cemetery honoring service members across multiple generations. It offers a calm, close-knit neighborhood atmosphere shaped by its long military heritage.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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