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Dodge City, KS

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A Kansas staple with a storied past

Historic Museums Community Quaint

Once the center of the Wild West frontier towns, Dodge City has become a city full of character and attractions that match the endless stories of its eventful history. If you want to know all about Dodge City’s famous past, just walk into the Boot Hill Museum to learn all about the cattle drives, shootouts, cowboys, and more. There’s even a recreation of early Dodge City including the famous Long Branch Saloon.

Grab a drink off West Wyatt Earp Blvd. at Boot Hill Distillery, a popular spot for whiskey and craft cocktails. There’s also Red Beard Coffee on Gunsmoke St. if you’re looking for a good latte, and plenty of other boutiques scattered around the historic part of town.

Homes and apartments in Dodge City range from low-lying complexes to sprawling historic homes on the south side of town. Wright Park is where you’ll find Long Branch Lagoon, a popular water park for kids, and the Wright Park Zoo. Wichita isn’t too far east if you need to reach a bigger city, and US-400 and US-56 will make a road trip easy.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Dodge City, KS is $789 for one bedroom, $961 for two bedrooms, and $1,051 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dodge City has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$789/month
582 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Dodge City, KS is 19.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dodge City is 49.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,051. You can expect to pay 13.4% less for groceries, 1.3% less for utilities, and 8.6% more for transportation.

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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Miller Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

774 Students

5
out of 10

Ross Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

498 Students

4
out of 10

Northwest Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

392 Students

4
out of 10

Sunnyside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

386 Students

4
out of 10

Central Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

360 Students

4
out of 10

Dodge City Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

809 Students

4
out of 10

Comanche Intermediate Center

Public

Grades 6-8

795 Students

4
out of 10

Dodge City High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,084 Students

2
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.