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A town of 389. Public schools that outperform most of Louisiana.
Population
389
residents
Median home value
$53K
Census ACS
Household income
$34K
median
Median age
35.4
years
Jobs based here
21
A commuter town
What makes Dodson stand out
The thing Dodson does most differently from other towns.
Small town
389 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Weather
Forecast →91°
Sunny
H 95° · L 66°
Local news
All →- Middle School Coed Basketball Multi-team Event - 09/03/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 3
- Middle School Boys And Girls Basketball Multi-team Event - 08/28/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Aug 28
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dodson. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Dodson
Most working residents leave Dodson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Winnfield (19%), Baton Rouge (4%) and Natchitoches (3%). Half commute less than 30 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Dodson0%
Winnfield19%
Baton Rouge4%
Natchitoches3%
Ruston3%
30 mi
median commute distance
21
jobs based in Dodson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Dodson’s public schools outperform 67% of Louisiana districts
The public schools Dodson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 67% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodson High School | PK–12 | 283 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Dodson has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.
93°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter38–60°
Spring53–77°
Summer70–92°
Fall54–78°
Nov 10
typical first frost
Mar 13
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Dodson is
Dodson beats the Louisiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
32 measures vs. Louisiana
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Dodson | LA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.4% | 8.5% |
Winn Parish Medical Center
10.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Dodson for work
Where Dodson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
21jobs based in Dodson
0%of working residents work in town
30 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Dodson
3 notable people were born in Dodson.
About Dodson
Village in Louisiana, United States
Dodson is a village in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dodson had a population of 294.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 294
- Area
- 2.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 259 ft
- ZIP code
- 71422
- Area code
- 318
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