At a Glance
Median Income
$60,000
$38,377 per capita
Home Value
$115,600
Zillow: $249,091
Median Rent
$468/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
15.8% smoking rate
How Dodge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dodge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dodge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dodge residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,377. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dodge is $115,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,091. Median rent is $468/month, with 18.8% 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 1946.
Education
15.9% of adults in Dodge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dodge has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population448
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density1,120/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$38,377
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$1,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$999
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,600
Rent$468
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$249,091
Housing Units240
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,611/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation1,419 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 20%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Dodge was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.