What are the schools like in Dodson, TX?

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

What is the median household income in Dodson?

The median household income in Dodson, TX is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 16.7%.

What is the weather like in Dodson, TX?

Dodson has an average high temperature of 53.7°F in January and 96.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.0 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Dodson, TX?

Crime rate data for Dodson is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Dodson, TX a Good Place to Live?

Dodson is a small town of 41 in Texas, with a median household income of N/A and a 16.7% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Dodson stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dodson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dodson 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 metro area.

Metric	Dodson, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crime data for Dodson is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Dodson, TX	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	21.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	62.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dodson sees average highs of 53.7°F in January and 96.3°F in July, with 22.1 inches of annual precipitation and 4.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dodson, TX
Average High — January	53.7°F
Average High — July	96.3°F
Annual Precipitation	22.1"
Annual Snowfall	4.0"

Demographics

Metric	Dodson, TX	National Avg
Population	41	—
Median Age	45.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	16.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	24.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hollis, OK 8 mi Wellington, TX 13 mi Gould, OK 16 mi Quail, TX 23 mi Samnorwood, TX 25 mi

ZIP Codes in Dodson

Dodson, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79230

Dodson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dodson, TX affordable or expensive?

Dodson has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Dodson, TX?

Crime data for Dodson is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Dodson?

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

Is Dodson, TX a good place to live?

Dodson, TX has a population of 41, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 16.7%. 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 Dodson?

Dodson averages 53.7°F in January and 96.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.1 inches with about 4.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dodson?

Dodson, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79230.

What is the population of Dodson?

The population of Dodson, Texas is 41 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dodson?

Key numbers for living in Dodson: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dodson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.