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Dennison, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Rice County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
214 Population 171/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $48,255 per capita
$215,600 Home Value $424,815 Zillow
$1,600 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
72 Violent Crime/100K 1,323 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$215,600 home value, $1,600/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Dennison, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$48,255 per capita
Home Value
$215,600
24% below
Zillow: $424,815
Median Rent
$1,600/mo
38% above
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
81% below
1,323/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
26% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
76%
Rent
138%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dennison a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 4.0% (11% 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 $424,815. 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.

Safety & Crime

Dennison reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,323/100K.

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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population214
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$48,255
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$4,083M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165

Housing

A
Home Value$215,600
Rent$1,600
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$424,815
Housing Units99
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

F
Violent72/100K
Property1,323/100K

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,294/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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
Broadband97.0%
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.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.