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Crime in Dodge City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Dodge City. Key points include:
There were 368 total crimes in Dodge City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Dodge City is 1,341.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Dodge City is 251.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Dodge City is 1,089.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Dodge City is -36.72% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Dodge City Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dodge City / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 368 | 1,341.1 | 2,395.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 69 | 251.4 | 438.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 10.9 | 30.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 56 | 204.1 | 359.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 299 | 1,089.6 | 1,956.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 31 | 113.0 | 261.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 253 | 922.0 | 1,458.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 54.7 | 236.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Dodge City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Dodge City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Dodge City is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Dodge City is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Dodge City is $210,131.
The median income in Dodge City is $68,721.
Dodge City's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Dodge City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Dodge City | Kansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 66 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Dodge City, KS Weather
The average high in Dodge City is 68.0° and the average low is 41.9°.
There are 43.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.8 inches of precipitation each year with 20.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Dodge City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 43.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 20.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Dodge City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Dodge City
The current population in Dodge City is 27,613. The population has increased 5.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27,613 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 27,652 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 27,721 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 27,899 | 2.6% |
| 2020 | 27,186 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 27,555 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 27,808 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 27,961 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 27,875 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 28,045 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 27,950 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 27,639 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 27,207 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 26,771 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 26,298 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dodge City
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Dodge City is:
27.1% White with 7,490 White residents.
2.9% African American with 802 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 314 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 107 Other residents.
1.6% Two Or More with 431 Two Or More residents.
66.9% Hispanic with 18,469 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Dodge City | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27.1% | 72.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.9% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 66.9% | 13.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Dodge City
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Dodge City is 47.7% female with 13,174 female residents.
Dodge City is 52.3% male with 14,438 male residents.
| Gender | Dodge City | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dodge City for adults over 25
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16.0% of adults in Dodge City completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Dodge City completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Dodge City completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Dodge City completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Dodge City completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Dodge City completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Dodge City completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Dodge City completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Dodge City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Dodge City | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 16.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Dodge City, Kansas
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3.6% of households in Dodge City earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Dodge City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.4% of households in Dodge City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.0% of households in Dodge City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.1% of households in Dodge City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.8% of households in Dodge City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.6% of households in Dodge City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.2% of households in Dodge City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.5% of households in Dodge City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.7% of households in Dodge City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Dodge City | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.4% | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.8% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.6% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.2% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.7% | 9.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
