Fort Dodge is a city located in the state of Iowa, United States. It serves as the county seat of Webster County and is situated along the Des Moines River.
The city functions as a major commercial center for North Central and Northwest Iowa. It is positioned along U.S. Routes 20 and 169. According to the 2020 census, Fort Dodge had a population of 24,871, which represented a decrease from its 2000 population of 25,136.