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A town of 585, settled in 1880.
Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher share of residents 65 or older than Dodge. Dodge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 338 in 1890, a peak of 815 in 1980, 611 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1940 and 2 maps from 1966 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dodge, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Dodge.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities. Since 1980, 11 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Dodge.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Dodge for work: only 3% work in town. At 17 minutes, Dodge’s average trip to work is against 17 minutes in Nebraska’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Since 2013, Dodge has lost 36 jobs, to 160 in 2023.
| Dodge | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 3.3% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 11% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Dodge has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 3 have a lower July high than Dodge.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
13% of adults report frequent mental distress in Dodge, below both the Nebraska town median (14%) and the median of U.S. towns (17%). 28% of adults feel lonely in Dodge. Dodge beats the Nebraska average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| Dodge | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Dodge | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83% | 77.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.8% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Dodge home is worth about $248,000, up 7.9% in a year, 11% below the Nebraska typical home.
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Holsten Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Dodge; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Dodge residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
Where Dodge’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Nebraska, United States
Dodge is a village in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dodge had a population of 611.
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Dodge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.