Wisconsin
Dodgeville is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 5,013. Residents earn $72,768 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dodgeville receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Dodgeville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dodgeville is $72,768, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Dodgeville is $234,000, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $984 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Dodgeville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 128 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,263 per 100,000, 36% below the national average.
31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Dodgeville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 41.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,768 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,512 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $968 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,765 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 510 |
| County GDP | $932M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,400 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.88% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 17.0% |
| Census Median | $234,000 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $323,166 |
| Median List Price | $349,900 |
| Median List Price | $349,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $145 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $984 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,400 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.88% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,606/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Total Violent | 128.5/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 21.4/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 107.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,263.4/100K |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 171.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,049.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 42.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,209 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,235/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9660°N, 90.1297°W |
| County FIPS | 55065 |
Winner: Republican by 20.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.1% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,235/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 17.0% |