HazardDB
 



Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Moderate

HAZARDS

82

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

16

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

42

Hazard Shelters

14

Fire Stations

2

Hospitals

10

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Dodge County, Wisconsin, has a population of 90,297 with a population density of 99.5 people per square mile. The majority of the population is White, accounting for 92% of the total population, followed by Black (2.6%), Hispanic (3.9%), and other races. The county has a slightly higher percentage of males (51.6%) compared to females (46.6%), with a median age of 40.7 years. The average household size is 2.44, and the majority of households are married with children (21.1%) or married with no children (33.6%). The county has a total of 37,005 housing units, with an owner-occupancy rate of 66.5% and a renter-occupancy rate of 24.9%. The county also has a significant agricultural presence, with 1,749 farms in 2017, covering a total of 340,487 acres.

Compared to other counties in Wisconsin, Dodge County has a higher population density and a larger percentage of White residents. The county also has a lower percentage of Black residents compared to the state average. In terms of household composition, Dodge County has a higher percentage of married households with children and married households without children compared to the state average. The county's agricultural sector is significant, with a higher number of farms and total crop acres compared to other counties in the state. Additionally, the average farm size and average sales value per farm in Dodge County are higher than the state average, indicating a strong agricultural economy in the county.

Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
8 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
875 mm Moderate
Average Humidity
81% Moderately High
Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

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