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Dodge City, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Gray County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
27,652
Population
1,842/sq mi density
$67,958
Median Income
$27,800 per capita
$122,800
Home Value
$205,645 Zillow
$982
Median Rent
20.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
472
Violent Crime/100K
2,244 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$67,958 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,800 home value, $982/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
472 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Dodge City (4)
Fort Larned National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Discover a complete and authentic army post from the 1860s -1870s! This well-preserved fort on the Santa Fe Trail shares a tumultuous history of the Indian Wars era. The sandstone constructed buildings sheltered troops who were known as the Guardians of the Santa Fe Trail.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Central Kansas has a four-season climate. Winter tends to be cold and dry, with average daytime highs below 40F (4C). Foehn winds blowing across the Great Plains from the Southwest periodically raise ...
Meade State Park
State Park
427 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Santa Fe National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
You can almost hear the whoops and cries of "All's set!" as trail hands hitched their oxen to freight wagons carrying cargo between western Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Follow the Santa Fe National Historic Trail through five states and you'll find adventure and evidence of...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Theater, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Due to the length of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service and...
Scott State Park
State Park
1,088 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0