Dodge City, Kansas

Small Kansas city with local appeal

Midwest Dodge City, KS Metro

WhereAtHome Score

82.9

B-

out of 100

Overview

Dodge City is a Kansas city with a population of approximately 27,514, part of the Dodge City, KS metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $212,962. Median household income is $66,932.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 27,514 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $212,962 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $66,932 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 11.6 minutes
  • Part of the Dodge City, KS metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

27,514

Source: Census ACS

$212,962

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$66,932

Source: Census ACS

11.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

34

Source: Walk Score

87 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Ford County (county-level results)

30%
68%
Democrat 2,461
Republican 5,616
Leans R+38.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 96.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 86.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 98/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 34/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 50.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 82.9

Location

Dodge City, KS (37.7569, -100.0241)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.