Dodge
6.7
High score (8-10)
Dodge County sits between Madison and Milwaukee with Beaver Dam as its largest city (around 16,000). The county has picked up some commuter spillover from both metro areas and has above-average manufacturing employment for rural Wisconsin. Horicon Marsh — the largest freshwater cattail marsh in North America — draws naturalists and birders who tend to have broader horizons.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Dodge County is in-between territory without a clear social anchor. Beaver Dam is a small industrial city without a university, and while commuter access to Madison and Milwaukee exists, the social scene is firmly small-town. The county operates on tight local networks that take time to penetrate.
Lower score (below 6)
Dodge County doesn't have a university or major employer pulling in outsiders. The social culture is conservative, blue-collar, and oriented toward long-established local families. Neither Beaver Dam nor Watertown functions as a social destination for newcomers, and the county lacks the energy that university towns or major employers inject into a place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Dodge, Wisconsin?
$60k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Dodge, Wisconsin?
Women marry at 28
How common is a college degree in Dodge, Wisconsin?
28% men have degree
What's the average male height in Dodge, Wisconsin?
177 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Dodge, Wisconsin?
Local women avg 29.6