Dodge City, KS Area Guide

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amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.

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

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

Peak Fitness Club
Gym

Tropical Island Tan & Fitness
Gym

Anytime Fitness
Gym

Farmers Country Market
Grocery Store

Dillons Food Store
Grocery Store

Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store

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Playground

Lions Park
Park

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Park

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Playground

VFW Park
Park

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Playground

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Playground

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Playground

Wright Park
Park

Chilton Park
Park

Unknown Name
Playground

Thurow Park
Park

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Playground

Optimist Park
Park

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Playground

Saint Mary of the Plains Park
Park

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Playground

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Park

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.

Dodge City
Transit Station

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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Dodge City is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Kansas. See more Dodge City cost of living data

crime C-

Dodge City crime rates are 2,019 per 100k, which is 16% lower than Kansas See more Dodge City crime data

employment C-

The median income in Dodge City is $52,654 - which is 2% lower than Kansas. See more Dodge City employment data

health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

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

Unknown Name
Fire Station

Ford County Sheriff's Office
Police

Dodge City Fire Department
Fire Station

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Fire Station

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housing A+

Dodge City home prices are $106,200 - which is 22% lower than Kansas See more Dodge City housing data

schools F

The Dodge City graduation rate is 65% - which is 25% lower than Kansas

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

Dodge City High School

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Living in Dodge City, KS

Ranks better than 74% of areas Follow

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Dodge City Area Facts

Dodge City has a Livability Score of 74_/100, which is considered excellent
Dodge City crime rates are 16% lower than the Kansas average
Cost of living in Dodge City is 2% lower than the Kansas average

What do the locals think about Dodge City?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

Sense of community

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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

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Lions Park

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VFW Park

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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.

13% less expensive than average

11% less expensive than average

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

2,019 per 100k people

13% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

13% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

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

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

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

22% lower than the US average

School test scores

49% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

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

6 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

5 total surveys