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Dodge City, KS: The Cowboy Capital of The World User Rating 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 1,702, which are 33% lower than Kansas
      Total Crime
      1,702 per 100k people

      25% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 59  

      25% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -16%

      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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