Dennis, Oklahoma

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Population in 2010: 195.
Population change since 2000: +5.4%
Males: 124  (63.9%)
Females: 71  (36.1%)
Median resident age:

58.1 years
Oklahoma median age:

37.1 years

Zip code: 74346

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,099 (it was $38,542 in 2000)
Dennis:

$67,099
OK:

$59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,631 (it was $14,366 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $365,411 (it was $85,800 in 2000)
Dennis:

$365,411
OK:

$191,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $333,769; detached houses: $334,362
March 2022 cost of living index in Dennis: 86.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.0%
(15.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 19.2% for two or more races residents)

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    • 17882.4%White alone
    • 2913.4%Two or more races
    • 73.2%American Indian alone
    • 10.5%Other race alone
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Ancestries: German (32.2%), American (17.4%), French (11.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 880 feet

Land area: 4.52 square miles.

Population density: 43 people per square mile   (very low).

Dennis, Oklahoma map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Dennis CDP:

0.7% ($558)
Oklahoma:

0.8% ($523)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fayetteville, AR (50.5 miles , pop. 58,047).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (66.5 miles , pop. 393,049).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (281.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Zena, OK (1.1 miles),
Cleora, OK (2.0 miles ),
Drowning Creek, OK (2.2 miles),
Grove, OK (2.3 miles ),
Bernice, OK (2.5 miles ),
White Water, OK (2.8 miles),
Copeland, OK (2.9 miles ),
Deer Lick, OK (2.9 miles)

Latitude: 36.54 N, Longitude: 94.86 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 918

Distribution of median household income in Dennis, OK in 2022
Distribution of house value in Dennis, OK in 2022

Dennis satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Oklahoma:

3.2%

Average climate in Dennis, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Dennis, Oklahoma average temperatures Dennis, Oklahoma average precipitation Dennis, Oklahoma humidity Dennis, Oklahoma wind speed Dennis, Oklahoma snowfall Dennis, Oklahoma sunshine Dennis, Oklahoma clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 65.4. This is about average.

City:

65.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 26.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 19.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 18.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

18.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 6.97. This is about average. There were 0 monitors within city limits.

City:

6.97
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Dennis-area historical tornado activity is near Oklahoma state average. It is 134% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.9 miles away from the Dennis place center injured 59 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/24/1975, a category F4 tornado 25.1 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 22 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dennis-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 696% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 115.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 127.5 miles away from Dennis center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 115.0 miles away from Dennis center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 126.8 miles away from Dennis center
On 11/8/2011 at 02:46:57, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 128.7 miles away from Dennis center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 160.9 miles away from Dennis center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Delaware County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 11, Winter Storms: 11, Winds: 4, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Dennis topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Dennis:

  • GROVE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; GROVE, OK)
  • GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE (Hospital, about 6 miles away; GROVE, OK)
  • GROVE GENERAL HOSPITAL SNF (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GROVE, OK)
  • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; GROVE, OK)
  • BETTY ANN NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GROVE, OK)
  • GRAND LAKE VILLA (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GROVE, OK)
  • TRINITY LIFECARE (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; GROVE, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dennis:

  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (about 24 miles; Miami, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,075)
  • John Brown University (about 30 miles; Siloam Springs, AR; FT enrollment: 2,097)
  • Crowder College (about 34 miles; Neosho, MO; FT enrollment: 3,675)
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College (about 41 miles; Bentonville, AR; FT enrollment: 5,634)
  • Northeastern State University (about 44 miles; Tahlequah, OK; FT enrollment: 6,895)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 45 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,456)
  • Rogers State University (about 46 miles; Claremore, OK; FT enrollment: 3,482)

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Notable location: Zena Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Delaware County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

66.7%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.4%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 2.2% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Dennis:

Marital status in Dennis, OK
  • Never married: 24.3%
  • Now married: 64.5%
  • Separated: 6.8%
  • Widowed: 2.2%
  • Divorced: 2.3%

For population 25 years and over in Dennis:

  • High school or higher: 79.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 23.4%
  • Unemployed: 7.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 46.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.3
Oklahoma average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dennis, OK (based on Delaware County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant13,39977
Mainline Protestant2,0316
Other6604
Catholic1901
None25,207-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

1.24 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Delaware County:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Delaware County:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
This county:

4.22 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 25
Delaware County:

6.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.89 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Delaware County:

12.1%
Oklahoma:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Delaware County:

30.0%
Oklahoma:

29.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Dennis:

45.6%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Dennis:

43.9%
State:

45.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.2
Oklahoma:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Dennis:

15.0%
Oklahoma:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.9%
Oklahoma:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.6
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

31.3%
Oklahoma:

33.9%

General health condition:
Here:

54.3%
Oklahoma:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.6%
Oklahoma:

78.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Dennis, OK Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Dennis:

  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KBTN (1420 AM; 10 kW; NEOSHO, MO; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • KUOA (1290 AM; 5 kW; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: KUOA, INC.)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KURM (790 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS, AR; Owner: KERM, INC)
  • KKOW (860 AM; 10 kW; PITTSBURG, KS; Owner: AMERICAN MEDIA INVESTMENTS)
  • KOCR (1310 AM; 5 kW; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE)
  • KVIS (910 AM; 1 kW; MIAMI, OK; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dennis:

  • KITO-FM (96.1 FM; VINITA, OK; Owner: DLB BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KGVE (99.3 FM; GROVE, OK; Owner: CALEB CORPORATION)
  • KURM-FM (100.3 FM; SOUTHWEST CITY, MO; Owner: KERM, INC.)
  • KGND (107.5 FM; KETCHUM, OK; Owner: NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA BROADCAST NETWORK)
  • KQLL-FM (106.1 FM; OWASSO, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSYN (92.5 FM; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: BIG MACK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIXQ (102.5 FM; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: BIG MACK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBVA (106.5 FM; BELLA VISTA, AR; Owner: GAYLA JOY HENDREN)
  • KLRC (101.1 FM; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Dennis:

  • KELF-LP (Channel 43; GROVE, OK; Owner: TONY RUSSELL BICKEL)
  • KTUL (Channel 8; TULSA, OK; Owner: KTUL, LLC)
  • KOTV (Channel 6; TULSA, OK; Owner: GRIFFIN LICENSING, L.L.C.)
  • K09VM (Channel 9; ANDERSON, ETC., MO; Owner: GARY M./DEBORAH R. KENNY)
  • KODE-TV (Channel 12; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOZJ (Channel 26; JOPLIN, MO; Owner: BD. OF GOVERNORS OF SW MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dennis, OK
  • 59.3%Electricity
  • 39.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dennis, OK
  • 73.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 26.3%Electricity


Dennis compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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