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Living in Dakota Ridge

Dakota Ridge is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. At the end of 2020, Dakota Ridge had a population of 33,892. Dakota Ridge had an unemployment rate of 2.84% at the end of 2024. The foreign population count was 1,895 at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 82% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 86% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Dakota Ridge?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Dakota Ridge.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Dakota Ridge yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,877 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Dakota Ridge?

The median gross salary is about 4,349 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Dakota Ridge?

The unemployment rate is about 2.8 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 2.84 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Dakota Ridge is 2.8%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Dakota Ridge 2.8%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary4,349 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate2.84 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Dakota Ridge. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Dakota Ridge. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Dakota Ridge was 33 km from its nearest major airport.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km33 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataBJC3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Dakota Ridge. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Dakota Ridge.

Climate and air quality

The annual PM2.5 concentration measured 5.4 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Dakota Ridge's monthly mean temperatures were −1.7°C in January and 22.3°C in July. Dakota Ridge's monthly precipitation totalled 17.5 mm in January and 45.7 mm in July.

Is the air quality good in Dakota Ridge?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.4 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 5.42 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Dakota Ridge average monthly precipitation, mm020406080182344636347465038362721JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Dakota Ridge annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.4PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Dakota Ridge is 5.4 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6Dakota Ridge 5.4262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.42 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 17.91 · Feb 18.97 · Mar 25.18 · Apr 28 · May 33 · Jun 36.94 · Jul 37.09 · Aug 36.62 · Sep 34.33 · Oct 28.31 · Nov 23.12 · Dec 17.5 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -20.28 · Feb -25.18 · Mar -18.21 · Apr -13.02 · May -8.07 · Jun 0.57 · Jul 7.59 · Aug 5.19 · Sep -3.87 · Oct -15.68 · Nov -17.62 · Dec -20.75 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan -1.68 · Feb -1.37 · Mar 3.17 · Apr 7.15 · May 12.47 · Jun 19.45 · Jul 22.33 · Aug 20.68 · Sep 16.36 · Oct 8.73 · Nov 2.83 · Dec -2.06 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center2Official · coordinate grid
Average precipitation by monthJan 17.53 · Feb 23.11 · Mar 44.45 · Apr 63.25 · May 62.99 · Jun 47.24 · Jul 45.72 · Aug 50.29 · Sep 37.85 · Oct 36.07 · Nov 27.43 · Dec 21.08 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M314 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M35.42 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Westlake33,904 residentsSouth Riding33,877 residentsAndover33,874 residentsBaldwin33,919 residentsNicholasville33,857 residentsSalisbury33,845 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 24.3 km² at the end of 2025. Dakota Ridge's population density measured 1,387.9 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Dakota Ridge?

The published population was 33,892 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20207

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Dakota Ridge residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport94.4%Foreign residents 5.6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area24.32 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share5.61 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents1,895 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density1,388 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population33,892 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20207Official

Is Dakota Ridge a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker38%strong on work, weak on safety · range 27–49%
Skilled employee50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–60%
Student34%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 22–46%
Family43%strong on family, weak on safety · range 31–55%
Retirement33%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 19–47%
Foreign residents1,895 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population33,892 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,877 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary4,349 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate2.84 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean5.42 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Dakota Ridge when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Dakota Ridge?

The published population was 33,892 people in April 2020. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

Is the air quality good in Dakota Ridge?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.4 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Dakota Ridge?

The median gross salary is about 4,349 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Dakota Ridge?

The unemployment rate is about 2.8 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Dakota Ridge?

1,895 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Dakota Ridge a good place to live?

Dakota Ridge may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Dakota Ridge, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/dakota-ridge/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Dakota Ridge, United States: rent, salary},
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}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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