At a Glance
Median Income
$72,375
$44,264 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
42.5%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
21.4% smoking rate
How Dennis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dennis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dennis a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dennis residents earn a median household income of $72,375 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,264. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Education
42.5% of adults in Dennis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dennis has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population206
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,375
Per Capita$44,264
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$402,291
Housing Units231
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation854 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.5%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+23.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute52 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dennis was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.