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Dodge City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Gray County County
Dodge City, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Dodge City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dodge City residents earn a median household income of $67,958 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,800. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 15 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 $205,645. Median rent is $982/month, with 20.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Dodge City reports 472 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,244/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in Dodge City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dodge City has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.