About Dodson
Set in the northwestern part of Texas, Dodson is a tiny community counting 93 people who proudly call it home.
Dodson holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.61 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 152 residents per square mile.
📰 Dodson News Today
- Galen H. Dodson Obituary (2026) - Austin, TX - Harrell Funeral Home of Dripping Springs Legacy obituary · Aug 11
- Marion Dodson Obituary - Houston, TX Dignity Memorial · Aug 8
- Woman shot, killed in Clear Lake-area apartment complex with 2 teens inside at the time, Houston Police Department says abc13.com · Jul 22
- Claiborne Bird Dodson Jr. Obituary Apr 7, 2026 Angel Funeral Home · Apr 7
- Some West Texas law enforcement oppose border wall construction in Big Bend Spectrum News · Apr 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dodson Unique
- With 93 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dodson
- Lake Hall Public Fishing Area reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)93
Rank in state#1201 of 1,224
Land area0.61 sq mi
Density152/sq mi
Coordinates34.7654, -100.0204