Denton is a village in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 189 at the 2020 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code68339

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Living in Denton

Housing in Denton

$624K▲ 7.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Denton home is worth about $624,000, up 7.1% in a year, 122% above the Nebraska typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Denton

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Most working residents leave Denton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Lincoln (67%), Crete (9%) and Omaha (7%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Lincoln

67%

Crete

Omaha

Fairfield, IA

1%Work in townlive and work in Denton 11 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 84Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Denton

Compared with Nebraska

14better than NE

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▲ 9 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 2▲ 3 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

5.9%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethNE 12.4% · better 7.6%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNE 12.3% · better

Care nearby

Crete Area Medical CenterCrete · 8.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Bluestem Health: Thompson ClinicLincoln · 8.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Denton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Denton →

Natural hazards in Denton

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.

🌪️ Tornadoes🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail

0Does Denton flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 14 declared for Lancaster County

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Climate in Denton

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Denton has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 27 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 18°Winter

63° / 40°Spring

86° / 63°Summer

65° / 41°Fall