Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (11) A+
Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame and Gunfighters Wax Museum
Museum
Boot Hill Museum
Museum
Santa Fe 1139 Steam Locomotive
Attraction
ATSF Dodge City Depot
Attraction
Santa Fe Caboose
Attraction
Long Branch Lagoon
Water Park
Wright Park Band Shell
Theatre Arts
Wright Park Zoo
Zoo
B&B Dodge City Village 8
Cinema
South Drive-in
Cinema
United Wireless Arena
Stadium
Food and Drink (6) F
Doctors Office
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Central Station Bar & Grill
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (3) C-
Peak Fitness Club
Gym
Tropical Island Tan & Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Farmers Country Market
Grocery Store
Dillons Food Store
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (18) A+
Lions Park
Park
VFW Park
Park
Wright Park
Park
Chilton Park
Park
Thurow Park
Park
Optimist Park
Park
Saint Mary of the Plains Park
Park
Shops (5) F
Salon Exotica
Beauty
Flowers by Irene
Florist
Sears Hometown
Department Store
Village Square Mall
Mall
JCPenney
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Dodge City.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Dodge City
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Dodge City is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C-

Dodge City crime rates are 2,019 per 100k, which is 16% lower than Kansas
Property Crime
1,617 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
402 crimes per 100k D+
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employment C-

The median income in Dodge City is $52,654 - which is 2% lower than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$52,654 D-
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Dodge City Police Department
Police
Dodge City Medical Center
Clinic
Dodge City Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Ford County Fire And Emergency Medical Services South Station
Fire Station
Dodge City Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Western Plains Medical Complex
Hospital
Ford County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Station 1 Headquarters
Fire Station
Ford County Sheriff's Office
Police
Dodge City Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Dodge City home prices are $106,200 - which is 22% lower than Kansas
Home Price
$106,200 F
Home Appreciation Rate
5% B
Home Affordability
2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Dodge City graduation rate is 65% - which is 25% lower than Kansas
School Test Scores
25% F
High School Grad. Rates
65% F
Elementary Schools (12) A+
Central Elem
Comanche Middle School
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Miller Elem
Dodge City Middle School
Soule Elementary School
Northwest Elem
Linn Elementary
Sunnyside Elem
Ross Elementary School
Beeson Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Dodge City High School
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ratings B+

Dodge City has an overall rating of 75% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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Dodge City, KS: The Cowboy Capital of The World 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I had a great experience while living in Dodge City Kansas. The town is widely identified as the cowboy capital of the world. Long ago in 1800, it was known for historical frontiersmen like Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp. It is an industrial town that has held on to its cowtown pro ...Read More venance.

I fell in love with the weather there. It has low humidity throughout the year with mild to moderate winters. Moreover, it has a better pollution index than most regions. There is always something interesting to do in Dodge City, and the cost of living is adequate. Most newcomers will be able to find employment in the agricultural arena. Other occupations will be scarce. Crime isn't awful, but it does have a presence.

A few areas in Dodge City, Kansas to see are Fifth Avenue, home of the Gunfighters Wax Museum and Front and Fifth Streets. There are a great number of amenities like the Boot Hill Museum, the Cowboy Statue On Boot Hill, and El Captain along the intersection. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Dodge City? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lions Park
      VFW Park
      Wright Park
      Chilton Park
      Thurow Park
      Optimist Park
      Saint Mary of the Plains Park

      Entertainment

      Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame and Gunfighters Wax Museum
      Boot Hill Museum
      Santa Fe 1139 Steam Locomotive
      ATSF Dodge City Depot
      Santa Fe Caboose
      Long Branch Lagoon
      Wright Park Band Shell
      Wright Park Zoo

      Food & Drink

      Doctors Office
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Central Station Bar & Grill
      Burger King
      Sonic
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Dodge City? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Dodge City.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Dodge City? The cost of living in Dodge City is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Kansas.
      Dodge City
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Kansas
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Dodge City? Dodge City crime rates are 2,019, which are 16% lower than Kansas
      Total Crime
      2,019 per 100k people

      13% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      13% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Dodge City? The median income in Dodge City is $52,654 which is 2% lower than Kansas.
      Median household income
      $52,6545% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,93923% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      30% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Dodge City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Western Plains Medical Complex

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Dodge City home prices? Dodge City home prices are $106,200 - which is 22% lower than Kansas
      Median home value
      $106,20043% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $78517% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Dodge City have good schools? The Dodge City graduation rate is 65% - which is 25% lower than Kansas
      High school grad. rates
      65%

      22% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      25%

      49% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Dodge City a good place to live? Dodge City has an overall rating of 75% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      5 total surveys

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