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Dodge, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Trempealeau County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
220 Population 468/sq mi density
$53,268 Median Income $28,521 per capita
$182,900 Home Value $250,351 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
67 Violent Crime/100K 872 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,268 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$182,900 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Dodge, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,268
29% below
$28,521 per capita
Home Value
$182,900
35% below
Zillow: $250,351
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
67/100K
82% below
872/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
77% below
50.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
270 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)

Income
71%
Home Value
65%
Rent
64%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dodge a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dodge residents earn a median household income of $53,268 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,521. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 835 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dodge is $182,900 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,351. Median rent is $750/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Dodge reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 872/100K.

Education

7.9% of adults in Dodge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 50.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dodge has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population220
Median Age70.5 yrs
Density468/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,268
Per Capita$28,521
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$1,889M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,900
Rent$750
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$250,351
Housing Units191
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent67/100K
Property872/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,005/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation743 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+50.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband24.3%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Dodge was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.