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Dodge City, Kansas

Introduction to Dodge City, Kansas

Dodge City, Kansas, in Ford county, is located 146 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. There are approximately 25,176 people residing in the city.

Dodge City History

Dodge City is the county seat of Ford County. The community was named after Fort Dodge, which was built in 1865 and was named in honor of Colonel Henry I. Dodge. However, some believe that it was named after Colonel Richard Irving Dodge. The area was first settled in around 1847. In 1871, a rancher called Henry J. Sitler established a sod house in the area. In 1872, the early settlers founded the town of Dodge City in about five miles from Fort Dodge.

Dodge City and nearby Attractions

  • Boot Hill Museum
  • Kansas Heritage Center
  • Santa Fe Depot
  • Fort Larned National Historic Site
  • Meade State Park

Things To Do In Dodge City

While in Dodge City, tourists can visit the Nicodemus National Historic Site. Golf lovers can visit the Mariah Hills Golf Course. One can enjoy shopping at the South gate Shopping Center. You can also visit the Dodge City Public Library. The city of Dodge City hosts the Dodge City Days, Dodgetober Fest, Ford County Fair, and Spring Festival every year.

Dodge City Transportation

Air transportation facility is provided by Dodge City Regional Airport.

Dodge City Higher Education

Dodge City Community College, Fort Hays State University, Barton County Community College, and Hutchinson Community College offer opportunities for higher studies.

High Points

Dodge City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyDodge City Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyDodge City Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Dodge City Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 13%Dodge City Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Dodge City, KS

Comparing Dodge City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity710
Well-Paid Single Men47
Senior Citizens41
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults36
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work37
Public Transportation Use39
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents103
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Housing Recently Built59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime31
Low Property Crime21

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