The Town FilesDodge, Nebraska
Village in Dodge County · population 611 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $126,100
- Household income
- $59,688
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 48.0
Dodge is a village of 611 people in Dodge County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $126,100, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks better for cycling than 84% of Nebraska towns, better for first-time buyers than 73% of Nebraska towns, easier by car than 72% of Nebraska towns.
How Dodge ranks
Percentile among Nebraska towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nebraska towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dodge is worth $126,100, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $59,688, which is more affordable than 61% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $575 a month. 71.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dodge | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,100 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $575 | $818 |
| Median household income | $59,688 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 71.2% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Dodge
| People | Dodge | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.0 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.4% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.5% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 16.6 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.3% | 87.8% |
Weather in Dodge
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 13.4°F. About 28.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.5 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 152 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dodge since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on December 15, 2021 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on May 5, 1964.
Severe weather in Dodge County since 1996
Dodge County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4868: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4808: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3483: Covid-19 |
| March 21, 2019 | Flood | DR-4420: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Dodge County
Dodge County had 18,578 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,301 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Dodge itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Dodge
1 public school with 133 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOWELLS-DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/DODGE | PK-6 | 133 | 14.8 |
Towns near Dodge
- Howells, NE6.4 mi · 561 people · home $107,400
- Scribner, NE11.8 mi · 843 people · home $114,400
- West Point, NE12.0 mi · 3,500 people · home $202,200
- Clarkson, NE12.4 mi · 641 people · home $84,500
- Beemer, NE14.8 mi · 611 people · home $129,300
- Wisner, NE18.6 mi · 1,239 people · home $139,500
- North Bend, NE18.6 mi · 1,279 people · home $172,800
- Hooper, NE18.7 mi · 857 people · home $173,200
Dodge questions
Is Dodge, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dodge scores better for retirees than 17% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 42%. 27.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.0).
How much does a house cost in Dodge?
The median owner-occupied home in Dodge is valued at $126,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,688, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $575 a month.
What is the weather like in Dodge?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 28.8 inches of precipitation a year and 33.5 inches of snow.
Does Dodge get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dodge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on December 15, 2021. The typical Nebraska town has had 23.
- 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)