What are the schools like in Dodge, ND?

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

What is the median household income in Dodge?

The median household income in Dodge, ND is $61,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Dodge, ND?

Dodge has an average high temperature of 24.4°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.4 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Dodge, ND?

Dodge has a violent crime rate of 22.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 474.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dodge, ND a Good Place to Live?

Dodge is a small town of 96 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $61,250 and a 3.0% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Dodge stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Dodge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dodge city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Dodge metro area.

Metric	Dodge, ND	National Avg
Median Home Value	$92,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dodge's violent crime rate is 22.6 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

22.6 /100k

Property Crime

474.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Dodge, ND	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	5.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dodge sees average highs of 24.4°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 17.7 inches of annual precipitation and 33.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dodge, ND
Average High — January	24.4°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	17.7"
Annual Snowfall	33.4"

Demographics

Metric	Dodge, ND	National Avg
Population	96	—
Median Age	58.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	42.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	6.3%	6.3%
Under 18	13.5%	22.2%
65 and over	28.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Golden Valley, ND 7 mi Halliday, ND 7 mi Zap, ND 13 mi Dunn Center, ND 20 mi Beulah, ND 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Dodge

Dodge, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code:

58625

Dodge vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dodge, ND affordable or expensive?

Dodge has a median home value of $92,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $61,250.

What is the crime rate in Dodge, ND?

Dodge's violent crime rate is 22.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 474.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dodge?

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

Is Dodge, ND a good place to live?

Dodge, ND has a population of 96, a median household income of $61,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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 Dodge?

Dodge averages 24.4°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.7 inches with about 33.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dodge?

Dodge, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58625.

What is the population of Dodge?

The population of Dodge, North Dakota is 96 with a median age of 58.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dodge?

Key numbers for living in Dodge: median home $92,500, median household income $61,250, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dodge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.