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Dodge City, Kansas

city · Ford County

At a glance

27,613
Population
$151,700
Median home value (all homes)
50% below U.S. median
$212,962
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,045/mo
Median rent
22% below U.S. median
$68,721
Median household income
12% below U.S. median
11.6 min
Average commute
88.1%
Homes with broadband
75.9%
Locations with fiber available
5.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing32% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost58% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Dodge City Community College 2-year
Nearest 4-year college48 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college87 mi
High school graduates74.6%
College graduates20%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Dodge City/Ford County Development Corp.
Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation is an economic development organization serving Dodge City and Ford County, Kansas, focused on promoting business development, housing, and community improvements, including programs and incentives to support industry growth.
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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