Home Value $109,900

61% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 42.5%

32% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 14.4%

16% higher than US avg

How Dennis Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population90

Median Age36.3 yrs

Density66/mi²

Male / Female69% / 31%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans72.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per Capita$32,263

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty14.4%

County GDP$767M

Commute63 min

Housing

Home Value$109,900

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units21

Rent Burden31.6%

Health

Obesity42.5%

Uninsured14.8%

Smoking23.4%

Depression24.8%

Heart Disease8.0%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain62.3 in/yr

Sunny Days302/yr

Elevation593 ft (181 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score4.42

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%

Commute63 min

Broadband41.0%

Libraries4

Is Dennis a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dennis receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, long commute times, high obesity rates. Dennis stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 63 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dennis is $109,900, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Dennis enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Dennis has a population of 90 with a density of 66 people per square mile. The median age is 36.3 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

Total Population

People / sq mi

36.3yrs

Median Age

7% below US avg

1.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 68.9%

Female 31.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Dennis vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dennis vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dennis is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 63 minutes.

Income: Dennis vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$32,263
Avg Weekly Wage	$896
IRS Avg AGI	$55,703

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	14.4%
	16% above US avg
Establishments (County)	481
County GDP	$767M

Business (County)

Restaurants	35
Healthcare	29
Retail	82
Manufacturing	37

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$1,953
	44% below US avg
Cost of Living	87.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	62.5 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Dennis is $109,900, 61% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$109,900
	61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	31.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$751
1 Bedroom	$782
2 Bedrooms	$924
3 Bedrooms	$1,177
4 Bedrooms	$1,295

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Housing Units	21

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$1,953
	44% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.78%

In Dennis, 42.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 14.8% of residents lack health insurance. 23.4% are current smokers. 24.8% report depression. 37.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Dennis vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	42.5%
	32% above US avg
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart Disease	8.0%
High Blood Pressure	41.2%
Asthma	10.4%
COPD	11.1%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	4.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	23.4%
	67% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.0%
Physical Inactivity	37.6%
Depression	24.8%
Mental Distress	20.9%
Physical Distress	18.0%
Short Sleep	38.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	14.8%
	72% above US avg
Primary Care	1:3,750
Dentists	1:18,619
Mental Health	1:881
Checkup Rate	76.9%
Dental Visits	6.4%
Premature Death	14,574/100K

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access	51.1%
Healthcare Facilities	29

Dennis has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 62.3 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	62.3 inches
	64% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	593 ft (181 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density	66/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5589°N, 88.2303°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	28141

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 78.9-point margin. 41.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 89.1%

D 10.2%

Winner: Republican by 78.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	4.42

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density	66/sq mi
Total Area	1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	41.0%
Public Libraries	4
Healthcare Facilities	29
Restaurants	35
Retail Stores	82

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	62.5 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Dennis, MS

How Dennis Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Dennis a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Dennis vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Dennis vs U.S. Average

Income: Dennis vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Dennis vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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