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About Dennis

Place in Texas, United States
727Population
1.5 sq miArea
771 ftElevation

Dennis is a city in Parker County, Texas, United States. On May 6, 2017, voters approved incorporation of Dennis. On September 20, 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau notified the Geographic Names Information Service of the upgrade to city status. It has a post office, with the ZIP code of 76439. N. M. Dennis, a local judge, founded the community at the spot of a bridge across the Brazos River in 1892. The community's post office was opened in 1895. Today, FM 1543 passes through the community.

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ZIP code76439
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Housing in Dennis

$582K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $582,000 in May 2026.

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Most working residents leave Dennis for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Worth (16%), Weatherford (14%) and Dallas (6%). Half commute less than 36 miles.

Fort Worth
16%
Weatherford
14%
Dallas
6%
Arlington
4%
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Health in Dennis

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 55% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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3better than TX·3worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Medical City WeatherfordWeatherford · 13 mi · ER
Accelhealth - StephenvilleStephenville · 31.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
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Natural hazards in Dennis

41
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🔥 Wildfire
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Dennis has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 96°, a January night drops to 33°, and snow is almost unheard of.

60° / 35°Winter
77° / 53°Spring
95° / 72°Summer
79° / 54°Fall
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Nearest: Weatherford Public LibraryWeatherford · 11.9 miles · 46 hrs a week
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