At a Glance
Violent Crime
97/100K
1,020/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
62.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
30.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
326 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?
D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Dodson reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,020/100K.
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 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population32
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans24.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$17,722
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty30.0%
County GDP$342M
Avg Weekly Wage$957
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$82,117
Housing Units21
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
F
Violent97/100K
Property1,020/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,806/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain22.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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
Broadband12.0%
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.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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