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Dent, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
232
Population
644/sq mi density
$46,250
Median Income
$22,707 per capita
$104,300
Home Value
$372,094 Zillow
$807
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
123
Violent Crime/100K
3,709 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,300 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Dent has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 47.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 644/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5532°N, 95.7186°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Otter Tail County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in |
Dent has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").