Fort Dodge, IA vs Granite City, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fort Dodge
78.6
#168 nationally
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Granite City leads in crime level (16.9 vs 29.1). Fort Dodge leads in average commute (16.8 min vs 22.8 min). Granite City leads in walk score (39 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Dodge, IA | Granite City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.6 (#168) | 78.6 (#169) |
| Population | 24,591 | 26,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $132,746 | $116,558 |
| Median Household Income | $59,452 | $58,681 |
| Average Commute | 16.8 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 29.1 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.2 | R+13.3 |
C+
78.6 Score
Fort Dodge, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$132,746
Population
24,591
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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C+
78.6 Score
Granite City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,558
Population
26,908
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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