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Dodgeville, WI
City in Iowa County, Wisconsin.
Population
5,042
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,242
ZIP codes
0
Dodgeville and its ZIP codes
Dodgeville at a glance
- Dodgeville is about 11 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 157th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $72,288, 7% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,600 (9% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $999 a month.
Local data for Dodgeville, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dodgeville, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,288
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$242,600
Median rent
$999/mo
Homeownership
63.2%
Bachelor's or higher
31.8%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,889), Irish Americans (610), Norwegian Americans (424).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iowa County. PPP loans are for Dodgeville.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,100
10,719 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,244
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$164M
FY 2026, $6,937 per person
How people get to work
Dodgeville, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.7%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit2.9%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home15.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dodgeville, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
739
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
19
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 9°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dodgeville, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Dodgeville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdmundCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| RidgewayVillage | 7.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Mineral PointCity | 7.6 mi | 3.1 |
| LindenVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.8 |
| CobbVillage | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| HollandaleVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| BarneveldVillage | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| HighlandVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Spring GreenVillage | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| MontfortVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Lone RockVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| Blue MoundsVillage | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| ReweyVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| LivingstonVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| BlanchardvilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| ArenaVillage | 18 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dodgeville, WI in?
- Dodgeville is in Iowa County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Dodgeville, WI?
- About 5,042 people live in Dodgeville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dodgeville?
- Nearby places include Edmund (6.6 mi), Ridgeway (7.4 mi), Mineral Point (7.6 mi), Linden (7.9 mi), Cobb (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023