At a Glance
Median Income
$83,125
$47,833 per capita
Home Value
$108,300
Zillow: $159,043
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
15.7% 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Denton residents earn a median household income of $83,125 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,833. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 234 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Denton is $108,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,043. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
23.0% of adults in Denton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Denton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population129
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density860/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$47,833
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$352M
Avg Weekly Wage$971
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,300
Rent
Ownership96.8%
Zillow$159,043
Housing Units64
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.8 in/yr
Elevation1,081 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Denton was built in 1938.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.