At a Glance
Median Income
$57,500
$29,886 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
Zillow: $341,351
Median Rent
$1,058/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
13.2% 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+
3.9 / 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 $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,886. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 580 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Denton is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,351. Median rent is $1,058/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
19.1% of adults in Denton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Denton has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population198
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density279/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$29,886
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$777M
Avg Weekly Wage$938
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$1,058
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$341,351
Housing Units162
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,198/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain15.8 in/yr
Elevation3,593 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Commute14 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Denton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.