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Dennis, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hood County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
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 330 sunny days/yr
171 Violent Crime/100K 2,527 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$162,558 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$550,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
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 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation762 ft (232 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density921/sq mi
Coordinates32.6079°N, 97.9376°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHood County County
Nearest AirportMineral Wells Regional (MWL)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0477 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.7 / 100
Community Resilience58.9 / 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 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in

Dennis has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.6").

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