At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$28,704 per capita
Home Value
$122,800
Zillow: $225,796
Median Rent
$783/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
14.9% smoking rate
How Dodge City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dodge City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dodge City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dodge City residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,704. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,308 business establishments, including 143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dodge City is $122,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,796. Median rent is $783/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
11.7% of adults in Dodge City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dodge City has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population549
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density159/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$28,704
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$4,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,800
Rent$783
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$225,796
Housing Units242
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain59.0 in/yr
Elevation642 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute34 min
Broadband71.8%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Dodge City was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.