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Dodge City, KS is a small city located in the Midwestern part of the United States. It has an estimated population of 27,000 people and is known for its stunning natural landscapes and history. The cost of living in Dodge City is lower than most areas in the US; with a 2-bedroom rent at $870 compared to $1430 for the US and a grocery cost index of 94 compared to 100 in the US.
Dodge City offers plenty of job opportunities in various industries, such as retail, manufacturing, hospitality, agriculture, healthcare, education and finance. Major employers include Boot Hill Casino & Resort, High Plains Mental Health Center and Western State Bank. The average salary for jobs in Dodge City is around $36K per year.

Dodge City has an unemployment rate of 2.7%. The US average is 6.0%.

Dodge City has seen the job market decrease by -1.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 20.8%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Dodge City
- The Sales Tax Rate for Dodge City is 8.7%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Dodge City is 5.7%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Dodge City
- The average income of a Dodge City resident is $19,196 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Dodge City resident is $56,897 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyDodge City, KansasUnited States
  2.76
  -0.5%-6.2%
  20.8%33.5%
  8.7%6.2%
  5.7%4.6%
  $25,281$37,638
  $56,897$69,021
  $70,146$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  3.4%1.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  8.6%6.8%
  31.5%10.0%
  2.7%2.5%
  8.4%11.0%
  4.9%4.8%
  0.9%0.8%
  0.6%1.9%
  1.5%4.7%
  1.2%1.9%
  1.8%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.5%4.2%
  7.6%9.3%
  8.2%14.0%
  2.3%2.1%
  7.0%7.0%
  3.3%4.8%
  2.3%4.7%
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Over 14 years ago

We went to Dodge City on a job interview and liked the place until we got down to talking with the realtor. I don't know where they came up with the median housing cost,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Extremely low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live 4. Old Western town atmosphere Cons: 1. Very poor school  More

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