2020 Fort Dodge had the highest murder rate in Iowa and 827 property crime incidents.
Fort Dodge, Iowa, is labeled by Nick Johnson's viral YouTube video as one of the most dangerous cities in Iowa at night, despite Iowa's overall safety ranking. This city's high crime rate can be traced back to the early 1980s when significant companies like Hormel and Iowa Beef closed, leading to a population decrease of a third since 1960. In 2020, Fort Dodge had the highest murder rate in the state and 827 property crime incidents.
March 30, 2024
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