The Town FilesDennis, Texas
Town in Parker County · population 727 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $569,400
- Household income
- $139,383
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 36.9
Dennis is a town of 727 people in Parker County, Texas. The median home is worth $569,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks quieter than 84% of Texas towns, better for families than 83% of Texas towns, more upscale than 80% of Texas towns.
How Dennis ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dennis is worth $569,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $139,383, which is more affordable than 14% of Texas towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dennis | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $569,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $139,383 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2014 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Dennis
| People | Dennis | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 36.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.7% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 13.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 23.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 49.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Dennis
July highs average 96.5°F and January lows 30.8°F. About 35.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 105 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dennis since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 12, 1982 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 65 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 28, 2026.
Severe weather in Parker County since 1996
Parker County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| June 11, 2016 | Flood | DR-4272: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Parker County
Parker County had 41,507 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,835 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Dennis itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Dennis
4 public schools with 2,177 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROCK H S | 9-12 | 628 | 11.4 |
| BROCK INT | 3-5 | 535 | 14.5 |
| BROCK EL | PK-2 | 525 | 13.8 |
| BROCK J H | 6-8 | 489 | 16.3 |
Towns near Dennis
- Horseshoe Bend, TX3.6 mi · 949 people · home $116,800
- Western Lake, TX7.1 mi · 1,762 people · home —
- Lipan, TX8.9 mi · 505 people · home $266,100
- Oak Trail Shores, TX10.2 mi · 2,979 people · home $121,400
- Weatherford, TX14.3 mi · 30,854 people · home $312,100
- Tolar, TX15.1 mi · 941 people · home $198,100
- Granbury, TX15.4 mi · 10,958 people · home $315,800
- Annetta, TX16.9 mi · 3,041 people · home $482,700
Dennis questions
Is Dennis, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dennis scores better for retirees than 63% of Texas towns and quieter than 84%. 7.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Dennis?
The median owner-occupied home in Dennis is valued at $569,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $139,383, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Dennis?
July highs average 96.5°F and January lows 30.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Dennis get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dennis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 12, 1982. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)