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Dennison, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Tuscarawas County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,356 Population 1,745/sq mi density
$51,949 Median Income $22,722 per capita
$95,200 Home Value $148,469 Zillow
$806 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$51,949 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,200 home value, $806/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Dennison, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,949
31% below
$22,722 per capita
Home Value
$95,200
66% below
Zillow: $148,469
Median Rent
$806/mo
31% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
308/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
42% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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
69%
Home Value
34%
Rent
69%
Poverty
112%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
211%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dennison 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

Dennison residents earn a median household income of $51,949 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,722. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,444 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dennison is $95,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,469. Median rent is $806/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Dennison reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 308/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

12.5% of adults in Dennison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dennison has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,356
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density1,745/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,949
Per Capita$22,722
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$5,338M
Avg Weekly Wage$979

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,200
Rent$806
Ownership48.7%
Zillow$148,469
Housing Units1,154
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property308/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary39/100K

Health

Obesity45.5%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,807/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation863 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Dennison was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.