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Dodson, LA
Village in Winn Parish, Louisiana.
Population
389
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
155
ZIP codes
0
Dodson and its ZIP codes
Dodson at a glance
- Dodson is 45% denser than Louisiana as a whole.
Local data for Dodson, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winn Parish. PPP loans are for Dodson.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,160
4,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,228
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $7,746 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dodson, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
441
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
40
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 36°F
57.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dodson, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Dodson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SikesVillage | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| WinnfieldCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| JonesboroTown | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| CalvinVillage | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| JoyceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| HodgeVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| East HodgeVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| North HodgeVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| GoldonnaVillage | 16 mi | 13.1 |
| Jordan HillCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.7 |
| QuitmanVillage | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| SalineVillage | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| AtlantaVillage | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| ChathamTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| LuckyVillage | 23 mi | 8.2 |
| ErosTown | 25 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dodson, LA in?
- Dodson is in Winn Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Dodson, LA?
- About 389 people live in Dodson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dodson?
- Nearby places include Sikes (10 mi), Winnfield (11 mi), Jonesboro (11 mi), Calvin (11 mi), Joyce (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023