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Denton, KS
City in Doniphan County, Kansas.
Population
109
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
749
ZIP codes
0
Denton and its ZIP codes
Denton at a glance
- Denton is about 21 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Denton, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doniphan County. PPP loans are for Denton.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,921
2,817 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59M
FY 2026, $7,860 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Denton, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
223
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
61
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 17°F
36.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Denton, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Denton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SeveranceCity | 2.6 mi | 0.1 |
| LeonaCity | 4.5 mi | 0.1 |
| BendenaCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.5 |
| HuronCity | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| HighlandCity | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| EverestCity | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| RobinsonCity | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| TroyCity | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| LancasterCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| WillisCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| AtchisonCity | 14 mi | 8 |
| HortonCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| EffinghamCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| HiawathaCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| Rushville, MOVillage | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| White CloudCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Denton, KS in?
- Denton is in Doniphan County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Denton, KS?
- About 109 people live in Denton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Denton?
- Nearby places include Severance (2.6 mi), Leona (4.5 mi), Bendena (4.9 mi), Huron (7.7 mi), Highland (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023