Dennis, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hood County County

4.5 /5.0

A+ Excellent

1,290 Population 921/sq mi density

$162,558 Median Income $33,131 per capita

$550,200 Home Value $491,973 Zillow

65°F Avg Temperature

A+

Overall

4.5 / 5.0

Strong

B+

Economy

3.8 / 5.0

$162,558 median income, 12.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$550,200 home value, /mo rent

A+

Education

4.8 / 5.0

47.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Dennis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	65.1°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation	762 ft (232 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density	921/sq mi
Coordinates	32.6079°N, 97.9376°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hood County County
Nearest Airport	Mineral Wells Regional (MWL) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"

18% below US avg

Snowfall 0.5"

Wettest Month (May) 3.97"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.45"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	79.7%
Unhealthy Days	6

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0477 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	70.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	38.7 / 100
Community Resilience	58.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015	5 km N of Venus, Texas	M4.0	80 km
Nov 28, 2013	6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	43 km
Dec 9, 2013	8 km S of Perrin, Texas	M3.7	41 km
Nov 20, 2013	1 km NNW of Azle, Texas	M3.6	50 km
Dec 8, 2013	0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.6	48 km
Jan 7, 2015	6 km NE of Irving, Texas	M3.6	101 km
Jan 6, 2015	4 km ENE of Irving, Texas	M3.5	100 km
Jun 24, 2012	3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.5	63 km
Nov 25, 2013	3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas	M3.4	46 km
Sep 30, 2012	4 km NW of Irving, Texas	M3.4	94 km
May 19, 2018	8 km NW of Venus, Texas	M3.4	74 km
May 18, 2015	5 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.3	96 km
May 16, 2009	5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas	M3.3	89 km
Jun 15, 2012	5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas	M3.3	64 km
Apr 2, 2015	5 km NNE of Irving, Texas	M3.3	98 km
Jan 18, 2012	9 km SSE of Godley, Texas	M3.3	50 km
May 3, 2015	4 km N of Irving, Texas	M3.2	96 km
May 1, 2024	7 km S of Mansfield, Texas	M3.2	75 km
Nov 29, 2013	1 km S of Pelican Bay, Texas	M3.1	51 km
Jan 13, 2014	2 km ESE of Reno, Texas	M3.1	52 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

709 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 473 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 15, 2013	EF4	28 km	6
Apr 25, 1990	EF4	22 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF4	72 km	0
Mar 21, 2022	EF3	61 km	0
Oct 20, 2019	EF3	100 km	0
Dec 26, 2015	EF3	98 km	0
May 15, 2013	EF3	57 km	0
Apr 16, 2002	EF3	57 km	0
May 12, 2000	EF3	95 km	2
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	57 km	2
Mar 28, 2000	EF3	78 km	0
May 12, 1982	EF3	31 km	0
Oct 30, 1979	EF3	98 km	0
Jun 6, 1979	EF3	93 km	0
May 21, 1979	EF3	83 km	0
May 26, 1976	EF3	51 km	0
Nov 24, 1973	EF3	58 km	0
Apr 23, 1973	EF3	59 km	0
May 23, 1971	EF3	95 km	1
Mar 26, 1961	EF3	55 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PK COMPLEX (128,548 ac, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2011	PK COMPLEX	128,548	56 km
2022	KIDD	41,939	88 km
2006	CARBON	33,013	90 km
2009	APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 1	22,099	67 km
2009	CEDAR MOUNTAIN	16,589	93 km
2009	APRIL 9TH COMPLEX 2	13,805	90 km
1996	POOLVILLE FIRE	12,128	45 km
2022	DEMPSEY	11,576	40 km
2022	BIG L	9,653	23 km
2006	HUCKABAY	9,100	50 km
2011	CHERRY HOMES	7,398	86 km
2011	ENMIN FIRE	6,618	66 km
2022	CHALK MOUNTAIN	6,461	43 km
2011	101 RANCH	5,861	53 km
1996	UNNAMED	5,382	85 km
2006	CADDO II COMPLEX	5,270	62 km
2006	BURWICK	4,671	75 km
2011	CR 156	4,585	92 km
2022	LAZY	4,355	57 km
2011	BRYSON COMPLEX	4,287	74 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	2.1 in
March	58°F (14°C)	2.8 in
April	65°F (18°C)	2.6 in
May	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
June	80°F (27°C)	3.7 in
July	84°F (29°C)	1.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	84°F (29°C)	2.5 in
September	76°F (25°C)	2.8 in
October	66°F (19°C)	3.4 in
November	55°F (13°C)	2.5 in
December	47°F (8°C)	1.8 in

Dennis has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.5").

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