Dodson, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Childress County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
32 Population 52/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Dodson, TX

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
62.5% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
456% above
30.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Poverty
242%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
556%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dodson a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

12.5% of adults in Dodson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 62.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dodson has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population32
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$17,722
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty30.0%
County GDP$342M
Avg Weekly Wage$957

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$82,117
Housing Units21
Rent Burden25.4%

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,806/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain22.1 in/yr
Elevation1,791 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+62.5%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute16 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Dodson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.