Dodge County, Wisconsin
Among the top 21% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 29% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 49% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 56% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 16% for comfortable days
- bottom 9% for property tax rate
Dodge County is a county in Wisconsin with about 89,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, comfortable days, and airport distance. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property tax rate.
Official websiteco.dodge.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in1.6 in
humid 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$72k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 67% of US counties
Home Value$201k68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$929better than 31% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 30% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.67%better than 9% of US counties
Income Tax7.60%better than 11% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.15%better than 10% of US counties
Unemployment4.1%better than 63% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.8 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall41.7 inbetter than 18% of US counties
Sunny Days212 daysbetter than 25% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 69% of US counties
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 84% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk69.9better than 29% of US counties
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 30% of US counties
School Quality63.5better than 66% of US counties
Violent Crime534/100kbetter than 68% of US counties
Property Crime476/100kbetter than 75% of US counties
Community
Population89,03279th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.762nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1732nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1190th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3142nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.9%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.5%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.5%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.5%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 56% of US counties
Walkability6.4/20better than 61% of US counties
Airport Distance52 mibetter than 79% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.5%better than 76% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.37better than 57% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 54% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dodge County an affordable place to live?
- Dodge County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 67% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Dodge County?
- The median home value in Dodge County is $201k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Dodge County?
- Median household income in Dodge County is $72k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Dodge County?
- Median gross rent in Dodge County is $929 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 534/100k (better than 68%). Property crime is 476/100k.
- What is the weather like in Dodge County?
- Dodge County averages 72°F in July and 19°F in January, with 35.8 in of annual precipitation and about 212 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Dodge County?
- Public-school quality in Dodge County is above average, scoring better than 66% 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 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)