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Dodson, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jackson Parish County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
261
Population
104/sq mi density
$34,115
Median Income
$19,861 per capita
$717
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
1,408
Violent Crime/100K
5,742 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$34,115 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,408 violent crimes/100K (271% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$717/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.7%
1% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
171
Median year built: 1982
Ownership vs. Renting
64.7%
Owner-Occupied
35.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$763/mo
1 Bedroom
$832/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,007/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,298/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,508/mo
Census median rent:
$717/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
30% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
64.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $100,883 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $717 |
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 64.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 171 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 21.7% |