City profile
Dodge City, KS
Ford County · Population 27,613
Dodge City is a town in Ford County, KS with about 27,613 residents and a typical home value near $152,000. It is 147 miles from Wichita, KS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
33°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
225
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$151,700
Typical monthly housing
$987
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
76
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.29%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.58%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.65%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 52/100
Top hazards: Hail, Drought, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
212 mi to OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 30% Democratic / 68% Republican
Community
Population
27,613
Black population
2.9%
County
Ford County
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 27,613 residents
- Typical home value about $152,000
- 147 miles from Wichita, KS
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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