Dodgeville, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Lafayette County County
Dodgeville, WI
At a Glance
How Dodgeville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dodgeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dodgeville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dodgeville residents earn a median household income of $72,768 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,512. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 510 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dodgeville is $234,000 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,608. Median rent is $984/month, with 30.0% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Dodgeville reports 39 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,855/100K.
Education
31.1% of adults in Dodgeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dodgeville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.