Dodge County, Minnesota
Among the top 13% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 11% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 65% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
- top 11% for walkability
- top 16% for unemployment
- bottom 6% for income tax
Dodge County is a county in Minnesota with about 21,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include walkability, unemployment, and comfortable days. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.dodge.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in1.1 in
humid 89%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$93k95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 18% of US counties
Home Value$246k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$901better than 35% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 15% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.10%better than 33% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden15.47%better than 7% of US counties
Unemployment2.9%better than 84% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)15°F5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.1 in34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall45.1 inbetter than 15% of US counties
Sunny Days235 daysbetter than 47% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 68% of US counties
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 84% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk14.2better than 84% of US counties
School Quality54.9better than 51% of US counties
Violent Crime323/100kbetter than 82% of US counties
Property Crime447/100kbetter than 76% of US counties
Community
Population20,89343rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.323rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1528th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0372nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3141st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.6%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.1%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.9%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 43% of US counties
Walkability8.8/20better than 89% of US counties
Airport Distance62 mibetter than 72% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.1%better than 83% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.26better than 68% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 62% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dodge County an affordable place to live?
- Dodge County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 18% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Dodge County?
- The median home value in Dodge County is $246k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Dodge County?
- Median household income in Dodge County is $93k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Dodge County?
- Median gross rent in Dodge County is $901 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Dodge County safe?
- Dodge County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 323/100k (better than 82%). Property crime is 447/100k.
- What is the weather like in Dodge County?
- Dodge County averages 72°F in July and 15°F in January, with 36.1 in of annual precipitation and about 235 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Dodge County?
- Public-school quality in Dodge County is about average, scoring better than 51% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Dodge County?
- The average one-way commute in Dodge County is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)