Dodson Branch is a small town of 812 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $63,611
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Strengths:
Dodson Branch stands out for below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Dodson Branch is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dodson Branch 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 Dodson Branch metro area.
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Dodson Branch, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$120,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
97.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,611
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dodson Branch's violent crime rate is 161.2 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
161.2 /100k
Property Crime
441.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
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Dodson Branch, TN
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
12.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dodson Branch sees average highs of 47.3°F in January
and 89.9°F in July,
with 56.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.6 inches of snow per year.
Dodson Branch has a median home value of $120,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $63,611.
Dodson Branch's violent crime rate is 161.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 441.2 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.
Dodson Branch, TN has a population of 812, a median household income of $63,611, 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.
Dodson Branch averages 47.3°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.5 inches
with about 4.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Dodson Branch, Tennessee is 812 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dodson Branch: median home $120,400, median household income $63,611, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dodson Branch side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.