Dodge City is a small town of 527 in Alabama, with a median household income of $53,750
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dodge City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Dodge City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dodge City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.9
Dodge City's overall cost of living index is 89.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dodge City costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dodge City, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$120,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$836
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dodge City's violent crime rate is 164.7 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
164.7 /100k
Property Crime
1531.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Dodge City, AL
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dodge City sees average highs of 50.9°F in January
and 88.2°F in July,
with 59.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Dodge City's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dodge City roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $120,700 and median rent is $836/month.
Dodge City's violent crime rate is 164.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1531.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Dodge City, AL has a population of 527, a median household income of $53,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Dodge City averages 50.9°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.0 inches
with about 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Dodge City, Alabama is 527 with a median age of 43.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dodge City: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $120,700, median household income $53,750, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dodge City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.