At a Glance
Median Income
$34,115
$19,861 per capita
Median Rent
$717/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
21.5% smoking rate
How Dodson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dodson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dodson 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
Dodson residents earn a median household income of $34,115 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,861. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 324 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Education
9.3% of adults in Dodson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dodson has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population261
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density104/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,115
Per Capita$19,861
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$604M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$717
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$100,883
Housing Units171
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death11,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain57.7 in/yr
Elevation243 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute36 min
Broadband62.2%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dodson was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Ruston Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.9% of the population has a disability.