Denton is a small town of 252 in Montana, with a median household income of $66,250
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Denton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Denton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Denton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.5
Denton's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Denton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Denton, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$92,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Denton's violent crime rate is 407.2 per 100,000 residents
— 7% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
407.2 /100k
Property Crime
687.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Denton is served primarily by Denton Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Denton, MT
National Avg
School District
Denton Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
5.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Denton sees average highs of 35.5°F in January
and 83.3°F in July,
with 15.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 44.5 inches of snow per year.
Denton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Denton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $92,500 and median rent is $850/month.
Denton's violent crime rate is 407.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 687.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Denton are operated by Denton Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.7:1. 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Denton, MT has a population of 252, a median household income of $66,250, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Denton averages 35.5°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.8 inches
with about 44.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Denton, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59430.
The population of Denton, Montana is 252 with a median age of 48.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Denton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $92,500, median household income $66,250, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Denton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.