RANK #8 / 996 · POP 89,032 · WI
PROJECTED GROWTH: +4.8%
Horicon Marsh, the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States, is a defining feature of Dodge County, Wisconsin, offering extensive opportunities for birdwatching, hiking, and photography. Located in southeastern Wisconsin, Dodge County is centrally positioned with access to larger metropolitan areas like Milwaukee and Madison. Commutes to these cities are feasible via major highways such as US 151 and I-41. The county's landscape blends rural tranquility with developed areas, featuring numerous parks and lakes like Beaver Dam Lake and Fox Lake, which provide year-round outdoor recreation.
Life in Dodge County offers a balance of community and access to nature. The area is home to families, with public schools generally performing above average. Ten public school districts operate within the county, including a nationally recognized blue ribbon school. Economic activity is diverse, with agriculture being a significant sector, and the county is a statewide leader in agricultural product sales. Recent economic developments include investments in data centers and infrastructure, contributing to the local economy and job market.
Above national median (4.7x)
Well below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 4.7x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Meta Data Center Campus
Meta
|
$1,000M | Under Construction |
|
Energy Infrastructure Upgrades (supporting Meta Data Center)
Meta (financing), Alliant Energy (utility work)
|
$200M | Under Construction |
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Springfield Solar Project
Alliant Energy
|
$100M | Completed |
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Beaver Dam Solar Project
Alliant Energy
|
$50M | Completed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Dodge County has a Boom Town Index score of 99/100, ranking #8 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +0.9% and a median household income of $71,747, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Dodge County is $201,000 with median rent at $929/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.357, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: -0.3% year-over-year. Job growth: +0.9%. Home values changed +8.1% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.63% of Dodge County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.