Denton, NE

Nebraska · Metropolitan Area

Denton is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 147. Residents earn $54,063 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
147 Population 1,225/sq mi density
$54,063 Median Income $34,599 per capita
$221,200 Home Value $585,911 Zillow
$1,078 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$221,200 home value, $1,078/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,063
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $221,200
22% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.8%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,078
7% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.3%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.7%
54% lower than US avg

How Denton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population147
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,225/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$34,599
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$28,815M
Commute26 min

Housing

A
Home Value$221,200
Rent$1,078
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$585,911

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.6%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Elevation1,255 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+97.2%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband68.0%
Libraries9

Is Denton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Denton receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Denton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Denton is $54,063, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Denton is $221,200, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,078 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Denton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Denton has a population of 147 with a density of 1,225 people per square mile. The median age is 34.2 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.7%), with 4.1% Hispanic, 1.4% Black.

Population

147
Total Population
1,225
People / sq mi
34.2yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.8%
Female 42.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Denton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.2%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.8%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Denton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Denton is $54,063, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Denton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,063
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,599
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
IRS Avg AGI$85,036

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.7%
54% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,853
County GDP$28,815M

Business (County)

Restaurants794
Healthcare1,148
Retail989
Manufacturing246

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,896
97% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.12%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.0 min
Work from Home6.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Denton is $221,200, 22% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,078 (7% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $585,911.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$221,200
22% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$585,911

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$156
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio103.1%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,078
7% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$1,001
3 Bedrooms$1,274
4 Bedrooms$1,409

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,896
97% above US avg
Effective Rate3.12%
In Denton, 33.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.6% report depression. 16.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Denton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.3%
4% above US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma9.0%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.9%
Physical Inactivity16.8%
Depression20.6%
Mental Distress14.0%
Physical Distress9.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate75.1%
Premature Death6,252/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access95.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,148

Crime Rates: Denton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Denton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.5 inches
22% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,255 ft (383 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,225/sq mi
Coordinates40.7392°N, 96.8460°W
County FIPS31109
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 4.3-point margin. 68.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.1%
D 51.4%

Winner: Democrat by 4.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.8%
38% below US avg
High School+97.2%
School Test Score5.81
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,225/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access68.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities1,148
Restaurants794
Retail Stores989

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.0 min
Work from Home6.7%

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