What are the schools like in Dodgeville, MI?

School district data for Dodgeville is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Dodgeville?

The median household income in Dodgeville, MI is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Dodgeville, MI?

Dodgeville has an average high temperature of 22.2°F in January and 75.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 207.8 inches.

Dodgeville, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Dodgeville, MI affordable or expensive?

Dodgeville's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dodgeville is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $144,900 and the median rent is $1,633 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dodgeville, MI?

Dodgeville has a violent crime rate of 95.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 395.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dodgeville, MI a Good Place to Live?

Dodgeville is a small town of 463 in Michigan, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Dodgeville stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dodgeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dodgeville 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: 98.6

Dodgeville's overall cost of living index is 98.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dodgeville costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dodgeville, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$144,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,633	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dodgeville's violent crime rate is 95.3 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

95.3 /100k

Property Crime

395.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Dodgeville, MI	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dodgeville sees average highs of 22.2°F in January and 75.4°F in July, with 31.6 inches of annual precipitation and 207.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dodgeville, MI
Average High — January	22.2°F
Average High — July	75.4°F
Annual Precipitation	31.6"
Annual Snowfall	207.8"

Demographics

Metric	Dodgeville, MI	National Avg
Population	463	—
Median Age	22.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	6.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.6%	22.2%
65 and over	11.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hurontown, MI 1 mi Houghton, MI 2 mi Atlantic Mine, MI 2 mi Hancock, MI 3 mi South Range, MI 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Dodgeville

Dodgeville, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49921

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dodgeville, MI affordable or expensive?

Dodgeville's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dodgeville roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $144,900 and median rent is $1,633/month.

What is the crime rate in Dodgeville, MI?

Dodgeville's violent crime rate is 95.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 395.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dodgeville?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Dodgeville, MI a good place to live?

Dodgeville, MI has a population of 463, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Dodgeville?

Dodgeville averages 22.2°F in January and 75.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.6 inches with about 207.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dodgeville?

Dodgeville, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49921.

What is the population of Dodgeville?

The population of Dodgeville, Michigan is 463 with a median age of 22.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dodgeville?

Key numbers for living in Dodgeville: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $144,900, median household income N/A, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dodgeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.