At a Glance
Median Income
$33,182
$14,874 per capita
Home Value
$77,000
Zillow: $166,564
Bachelor's Degree+
0.5%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
19.4% smoking rate
How Denton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Denton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Denton 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
Denton residents earn a median household income of $33,182 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,874. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 286 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Denton is $77,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,564. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
0.5% of adults in Denton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Denton has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population321
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans18.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$33,182
Per Capita$14,874
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$694M
Avg Weekly Wage$897
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,000
Rent
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$166,564
Housing Units108
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,865/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation249 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+0.5%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute33 min
Broadband57.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Denton was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
35.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.