At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$48,255 per capita
Home Value
$215,600
Zillow: $425,330
Median Rent
$1,600/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
12.9% smoking rate
How Dennison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dennison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dennison a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dennison residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,255. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,786 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dennison is $215,600 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,330. Median rent is $1,600/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
25.0% of adults in Dennison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dennison has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population214
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$48,255
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$4,083M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A
Home Value$215,600
Rent$1,600
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$425,330
Housing Units99
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,294/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation1,040 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband75.3%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dennison was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.