At a Glance
Median Income
$41,172
$16,034 per capita
Home Value
$44,700
Zillow: $244,540
Violent Crime
538/100K
3,605/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.7%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
274 sunny days/yr
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+
2.6 / 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 $41,172 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,034. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 204 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dodson is $44,700 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,540. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Dodson reports 538 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,605/100K.
Education
1.7% of adults in Dodson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dodson has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population156
Median Age77.4 yrs
Density918/mi²
Male / Female64% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,172
Per Capita$16,034
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$227M
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
A+
Home Value$44,700
Rent
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$244,540
Housing Units64
Rent Burden17.8%
Crime
F
Violent538/100K
Property3,605/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death18,542/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,283 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.7%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 45%
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Dodson was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (158 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
81.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.