At a Glance
Median Income
$60,909
$31,710 per capita
Home Value
$209,600
Zillow: $286,824
Violent Crime
522/100K
2,550/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
22.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
318 sunny days/yr
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
3.4 / 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 $60,909 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,710. The unemployment rate stands at 22.4% (522% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dodge is $209,600 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,824. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Dodge reports 522 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,550/100K.
Education
55.1% of adults in Dodge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dodge has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population49
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density7/mi²
Male / Female82% / 18%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans49.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,909
Per Capita$31,710
Unemployment22.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,600
Rent
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$286,824
Housing Units20
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent522/100K
Property2,550/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation925 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dodge was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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