Ford County · Dodge City · population 27,663
Where Dodge City stands
At or near all-time high. averaging 8.0% annual growth over 5 years.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Dodge City has held up across the cycle: home values at $210,841 with +8.0% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Dodge City's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Dodge City
Dodge City is a city in Ford County, Kansas, with an estimated population of 27,663. The median home value in Dodge City is $210,841 as of 2026-04, down 1.9% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +8.0% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. The composite momentum score is 62 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
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About Dodge City (Wikipedia)
Dodge City is a city in and the county seat of Ford County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 27,788. It was named after nearby Fort Dodge, which was named in honor of Grenville Dodge. The city is known in American culture for its history as a wild frontier town of the Old West.
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Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
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Run the numbers for Dodge City
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Current weather
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Local news & community
Latest news
- Jennie Orrinne Winsor Obituary May 16, 2026Swaim Funeral Chapels · 4d ago
- Evacuation order from wildfires lifted for Fowler, sheriff saysKAKE · 5d ago
- Wildfire threat forces evacuations in Clark CountyKWCH · 3d ago
- Rebecca Craghead Obituary (2026) – Dodge City, KS – Swaim Funeral Chapel – Dodge CityLegacy · 2d ago
- Dodge City @ Derby Baseball Game InfoMaxPreps · 2d ago
- Destination Heartland: Dodge City, KansasKCTV · 7mo ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Dodge City area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Local economy & environment
Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.
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