Living in Dodson, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dodson · Census data 2020–2024
Dodson has 153 residents with a median age of 77.3. The median household income is $40,804 (44% lower than the Montana median), the median home value is $45,200.
Dodson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dodson at a glance
- Population
- 153
- Median age
- 77.3State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $40,804State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $45,200State: $375,800
- Homeowners
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.8%
Is Dodson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 88% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 28.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dodson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dodson the median home value is $45,200, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Dodson median household income
The median household income in Dodson is $40,804 and the income per person is $15,110. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Dodson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 71
- Owner-occupied
- 92.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.6%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.32
Dodson demographics
- Population
- 153
- Median age
- 77.3
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 56.9%
- Households
- 66
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dodson ›
Education in Dodson
1.8% of adults 25 and older in Dodson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dodson
- Unemployment rate
- 28.6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 19 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 86.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.7%
Dodson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodson | 153 | $40,804 | $45,200 | — |
| Malta | 2,100 | $54,483 | $160,800 | $631 |
| Fort Belknap Agency | 1,227 | $46,071 | $72,700 | $368 |
| Harlem | 822 | $82,596 | $100,800 | $824 |
| Turner Colony | 157 | $133,125 | — | — |
| Hays | 1,009 | $52,250 | $59,200 | $625 |
| Whitewater | 105 | $34,583 | — | $270 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Dodson: FAQ
What is the median household income in Dodson, MT?
The median household income in Dodson is $40,804, 44% lower than the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Dodson?
The median home value in Dodson is $45,200, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
Is Dodson, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 88% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Montana median; unemployment of 28.6%.
What is the median age in Dodson?
The median age in Dodson is 77.3 years (Montana: 40.4).
What is the unemployment rate in Dodson?
The unemployment rate in Dodson is 28.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dodson?
1.8% of adults in Dodson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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