What are the schools like in Dennehotso, AZ?

Dennehotso is served primarily by Dennehotso Boarding School. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Dennehotso?

The median household income in Dennehotso, AZ is $19,688 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 16.6%.

What is the weather like in Dennehotso, AZ?

Dennehotso has an average high temperature of 41.4°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.3 inches.

Dennehotso, AZ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Dennehotso, AZ?

Dennehotso has a violent crime rate of 84.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 210.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dennehotso, AZ a Good Place to Live?

Dennehotso is a small town of 560 in Arizona, with a median household income of $19,688 and a 16.6% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Dennehotso stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dennehotso is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dennehotso city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Dennehotso metro area.

Metric	Dennehotso, AZ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$53,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$19,688	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dennehotso's violent crime rate is 84.9 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

84.9 /100k

Property Crime

210.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Dennehotso is served primarily by Dennehotso Boarding School. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dennehotso, AZ	National Avg
School District	Dennehotso Boarding School	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dennehotso sees average highs of 41.4°F in January and 92.9°F in July, with 6.3 inches of annual precipitation and 2.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dennehotso, AZ
Average High — January	41.4°F
Average High — July	92.9°F
Annual Precipitation	6.3"
Annual Snowfall	2.3"

Demographics

Metric	Dennehotso, AZ	National Avg
Population	560	—
Median Age	39.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	16.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.4%	22.2%
65 and over	7.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rock Point, AZ 17 mi Oljato-Monument Valley, AZ 21 mi Halchita, UT 22 mi Kayenta, AZ 23 mi Mexican Hat, UT 24 mi

ZIP Codes in Dennehotso

Dennehotso, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

86535

Dennehotso vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dennehotso, AZ affordable or expensive?

Dennehotso has a median home value of $53,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $19,688.

What is the crime rate in Dennehotso, AZ?

Dennehotso's violent crime rate is 84.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 210.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dennehotso?

Public schools in Dennehotso are operated by Dennehotso Boarding School. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 4.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dennehotso, AZ a good place to live?

Dennehotso, AZ has a population of 560, a median household income of $19,688, and an unemployment rate of 16.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Dennehotso?

Dennehotso averages 41.4°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 6.3 inches with about 2.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dennehotso?

Dennehotso, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 86535.

What is the population of Dennehotso?

The population of Dennehotso, Arizona is 560 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dennehotso?

Key numbers for living in Dennehotso: median home $53,400, median household income $19,688, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dennehotso side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.