At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$22,707 per capita
Home Value
$104,300
Zillow: $400,342
Median Rent
$807/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
30.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
16.4% smoking rate
How Dent Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dent's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dent 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
Dent residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,707. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dent is $104,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,342. Median rent is $807/month, with 18.8% 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 1948.
Education
11.2% of adults in Dent hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dent has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population232
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density644/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$22,707
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty30.8%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,300
Rent$807
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$400,342
Housing Units106
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain28.2 in/yr
Elevation1,368 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Dent was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Hector International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.