Denton’s story
119 years in pictures
1 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1907Denton is settled
DentonNC
A town of 1,506, settled in 1907. Healthier than 90% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,506
−8.7% since 2010
Typical home
$267K
+7.2% in a year
Household income
$51K
median
Median age
35.5
years
Jobs based here
727
Balanced
What makes Denton stand out
The 2 things Denton does most differently from other towns.
Denton’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →57°
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H 0° · L 53°
Local news
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- South Davidson vs Away - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/17/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 17
- South Davidson vs Away - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 09/17/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Aug 29
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Denton. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Denton beats the North Carolina average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. North Carolina
0 better15 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Denton | NC |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 12.6% | 7.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.6% | 13.9% |
| More smokers | 21.9% | 13.5% |
Lexington Memorial Hospital
15.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
11th
percentile among NC towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.
28risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHurricanes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Denton has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 30°, and snow is almost unheard of.
89°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–53°
Spring47–71°
Summer67–87°
Fall49–72°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 5
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
89°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing
A typical Denton home is worth about $267K
The typical Denton home is worth about $267,000, up 7.2% in a year, 20% below the North Carolina typical home.
$267KZillow home value
Typical home value
Denton$267K
North Carolina$335K
+7.2%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Denton
Most working residents leave Denton for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are High Point (7%), Charlotte (7%) and Thomasville (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
8%work in town
Where working residents work
In Denton8%
High Point7%
Charlotte7%
Thomasville6%
Winston-Salem5%
21 mi
median commute distance
727
jobs based in Denton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Denton
Denton's reported crime rate is close to North Carolina's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 3 reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Denton1.9
North Carolina3.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Denton21.8
North Carolina18.1
U.S.15.5
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
35
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Schools
Denton’s public schools outperform 58% of North Carolina districts
The public schools Denton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 58% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton Elementary | PK–5 | 369 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NC on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Outdoors
0.4% of Denton is conserved land
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
0.4%conserved
0.4%
conserved · 5 of 1,345 acres
0.4 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Denton Community Park | — | 5 |
| 2. Harrison Park | 0.1 mi | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
About Denton
Town in North Carolina, United States
Denton is a town in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the town was 1,494.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1907
- Population
- 1,494
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 722 ft
- ZIP code
- 27239
- Area code
- 336