City safety & data profile

Dodge CityKS

Dodge City, KS is a 28K-resident city in Ford County with a median household income of $68,721.

Ford County, Kansas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Dodge City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Dodge City has a population larger than 60% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $151,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

28K
Population
Top 40%
By size
$68,721
Median income
$151,700
Median home
14.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Dodge City

Dodge City posts a median household income higher than 35% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Dodge City area.

Top 65%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Dodge City

Where Dodge City income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$68,721 Bottom 35% higher than 35% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. KS $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Dodge City, KS beyond the headline numbers

Dodge City sits inside Ford County, Kansas, at roughly 37.75°N, -100.02°W. Population 27,912, $68,721 median household income. Median home value $151,700, median rent $1,045. Poverty rate 14.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Dodge City's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.6%, then short sleep duration at 38.1%. 1 hospital in/around Dodge City, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Dodge City from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
27,912
Dodge City
Median Income
$68,721
Near average
Median Home Value
$151,700
-33% vs avg
Median Age
30.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Ford County) - Dodge City's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
34K-0%
Median Income
$70,781+38%
Median Home Value
$151,100+70%
Poverty Rate
14%-10%
Unemployment
5%-21%

Economics

Economics indicators for Dodge City, KS
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,045/mo
Poverty Rate
14.6% +3% vs avg
Unemployment 5.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20%
Work From Home 1.9%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 40.7%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.6%
Short Sleep Duration
38.1%
Physical Inactivity
35%
High Blood Pressure
31.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
24.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.3%
Binge Drinking
16.2%
Current Smoking
15.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.4%
Diabetes
12.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55%
Annual Checkup 71.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.9%
Stroke
3.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
CENTURA ST. CATHERINE-DODGE CITY
DODGE CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Dodge City, KS? ▼
Dodge City, KS has a population of 27,912 people, located in Ford County, Kansas.
What is the median household income in Dodge City? ▼
The median household income in Dodge City, KS is $68,721 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.6%.
What is the median home value in Dodge City? ▼
The median home value in Dodge City, KS is $151,700. Median rent is $1,045/month.
What are the top health concerns in Dodge City? ▼
The top health indicators in Dodge City include Obesity (39.6%), Short Sleep Duration (38.1%), Physical Inactivity (35%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Dodge City? ▼
Dodge City has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Dodge City? ▼
The median age in Dodge City, KS is 30.2 years. 20% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Dodge City, KS is located in Ford County, Kansas. With a population of 28K and a $68,721 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Dodge City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Dodge City's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Dodge City area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Dodge City against Kansas peers on any ranking lens. Explore Kansas

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Ford County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.