At a Glance
Median Income
$72,375
$44,264 per capita
Violent Crime
522/100K
2,550/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.5%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
318 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
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.
Safety & Crime
Dennis reports 522 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,550/100K.
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 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population206
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent522/100K
Property2,550/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
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
Broadband85.0%
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.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.