At a Glance
Median Income
$77,552
$41,375 per capita
Home Value
$175,900
Zillow: $295,084
Median Rent
$955/mo
20.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
14.3% smoking rate
How Dodge Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dodge Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dodge Center a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dodge Center residents earn a median household income of $77,552 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,375. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 502 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dodge Center is $175,900 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,084. Median rent is $955/month, with 20.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
15.7% of adults in Dodge Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dodge Center has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,864
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,188/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,552
Per Capita$41,375
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$1,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,178
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,900
Rent$955
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$295,084
Housing Units1,115
Rent Burden20.6%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation1,280 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed249 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dodge Center was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 249 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.