The Town FilesDodge City, Alabama
Town in Cullman County · population 548 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $147,100
- Household income
- $63,594
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 51
- Median age
- 48.5
Dodge City is a town of 548 people in Cullman County, Alabama. The median home is worth $147,100, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for a vacation home than 97% of Alabama towns, quieter than 79% of Alabama towns, better for retirees than 71% of Alabama towns.
How Dodge City ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dodge City is worth $147,100, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $63,594, which is more affordable than 83% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $667 a month. 88.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dodge City | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,100 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $667 | $834 |
| Median household income | $63,594 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.3% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.3% | — |
Who lives in Dodge City
| People | Dodge City | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.5 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.6% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.0% | 86.7% |
Weather in Dodge City
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 29.7°F. About 59.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.1 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
51 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dodge City since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 19 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 6.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 132 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 12, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 19, 2018.
Severe weather in Cullman County since 1996
Cullman County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4555: Severe Thunderstorms |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Cullman County
Cullman County had 31,068 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,811 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Dodge City itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Towns near Dodge City
- Good Hope, AL4.8 mi · 2,483 people · home $203,100
- Hanceville, AL7.1 mi · 3,217 people · home $169,800
- Garden City, AL8.1 mi · 528 people · home $108,700
- Cullman, AL9.6 mi · 18,213 people · home $238,900
- Smoke Rise, AL11.8 mi · 1,661 people · home $201,700
- Hayden, AL13.1 mi · 1,342 people · home $230,700
- South Vinemont, AL13.3 mi · 558 people · home $170,000
- West Point, AL14.2 mi · 584 people · home $221,600
Dodge City questions
Is Dodge City, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dodge City scores better for retirees than 71% of Alabama towns and quieter than 79%. 29.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.5).
How much does a house cost in Dodge City?
The median owner-occupied home in Dodge City is valued at $147,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,594, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $667 a month.
What is the weather like in Dodge City?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 29.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.1 inches of snow.
Does Dodge City get tornadoes?
51 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dodge City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)