Denton, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Lancaster County County

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 $624,253 Zillow
$1,078 Median Rent 22.9% income on 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

Denton, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,063
28% below
$34,599 per capita
Home Value
$221,200
22% below
Zillow: $624,253
Median Rent
$1,078/mo
7% below
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
72%
Home Value
78%
Rent
93%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Denton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $54,063 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,599. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,853 business establishments, including 794 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Denton is $221,200 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $624,253. Median rent is $1,078/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

20.8% of adults in Denton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population147
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,225/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$34,599
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$28,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141

Housing

A
Home Value$221,200
Rent$1,078
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$624,253
Housing Units79
Rent Burden22.9%

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,252/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain29.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,255 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Denton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.