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Dodson, MT
Town in Phillips County, Montana.
Population
153
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
921
ZIP codes
0
Dodson and its ZIP codes
Dodson at a glance
- Dodson is about 120 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Local data for Dodson, MT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Phillips County. PPP loans are for Dodson.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,313
1,228 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,151
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65M
FY 2026, $15,419 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dodson, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,297
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 7°F
13.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dodson, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Dodson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaltaCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Fort Belknap AgencyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 45.5 |
| HarlemCity | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| North Harlem ColonyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| Turner ColonyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| Lodge PoleCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 13.4 |
| East Malta ColonyCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dodson, MT in?
- Dodson is in Phillips County, Montana.
- What is the population of Dodson, MT?
- About 153 people live in Dodson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dodson?
- Nearby places include Malta (18 mi), Fort Belknap Agency (19 mi), Harlem (26 mi), North Harlem Colony (27 mi), Turner Colony (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023