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Dent, MN
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
Population
230
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
636
ZIP codes
0
Dent and its ZIP codes
Dent at a glance
- Dent is about 8.8 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Dent, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otter Tail County. PPP loans are for Dent.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,321
22,581 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,053
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$541M
FY 2026, $9,001 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dent, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,388
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / -2°F
28.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dent, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Dent
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RichvilleCity | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| PerhamCity | 7.6 mi | 3.6 |
| VergasCity | 7.9 mi | 1.6 |
| OttertailCity | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| FrazeeCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| New York MillsCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| Pelican RapidsCity | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| ErhardCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Battle LakeCity | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| Detroit LakesCity | 19 mi | 11.8 |
| UnderwoodCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| ClitherallCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| HenningCity | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| Deer CreekCity | 22 mi | 4 |
| ViningCity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| ElizabethCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dent, MN in?
- Dent is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Dent, MN?
- About 230 people live in Dent, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dent?
- Nearby places include Richville (5.5 mi), Perham (7.6 mi), Vergas (7.9 mi), Ottertail (11 mi), Frazee (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023