Dodge Center, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dodge County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
2,864
Population
1,188/sq mi density
$77,552
Median Income
$41,375 per capita
$175,900
Home Value
$295,084 Zillow
$955
Median Rent
20.6% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$77,552 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,900 home value, $955/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Dodge Center has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 44.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0285°N, 92.8522°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dodge County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rochester International (RST) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Dodge Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.0").