The Town FilesDennison, Ohio
Village in Tuscarawas County · population 2,709 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $102,700
- Household income
- $51,992
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 28.6
Dennison is a village of 2,709 people in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. The median home is worth $102,700, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 96% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 79% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 73% of Ohio towns.
How Dennison ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dennison is worth $102,700, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $51,992, which is more affordable than 87% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $840 a month. 54.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dennison | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $102,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $840 | $914 |
| Median household income | $51,992 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 54.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Dennison
| People | Dennison | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Dennison
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 19.6°F. About 42.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 139 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dennison since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 8, 1969 about 9.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 18 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 17, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 26, 2026.
Severe weather in Tuscarawas County since 1996
Tuscarawas County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Tuscarawas County
Tuscarawas County had 37,426 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,893 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Dennison itself the ACS puts it at 13.2%.
Public schools in Dennison
1 public school with 347 students, about 19.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claymont Intermediate School | 3-5 | 347 | 19.3 |
Towns near Dennison
- Uhrichsville, OH1.2 mi · 5,272 people · home $117,400
- New Philadelphia, OH8.5 mi · 17,677 people · home $169,500
- Dover, OH12.2 mi · 13,112 people · home $193,700
- Newcomerstown, OH16.5 mi · 3,702 people · home $95,300
- Strasburg, OH17.6 mi · 2,735 people · home $201,700
- Wilkshire Hills, OH17.6 mi · 2,940 people · home $258,900
- Carrollton, OH17.6 mi · 3,087 people · home $138,000
- Cadiz, OH20.1 mi · 3,051 people · home $119,300
Dennison questions
Is Dennison, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dennison scores better for retirees than 73% of Ohio towns and quieter than 42%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.6).
How much does a house cost in Dennison?
The median owner-occupied home in Dennison is valued at $102,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,992, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $840 a month.
What is the weather like in Dennison?
July highs average 84.8°F and January lows 19.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.4 inches of precipitation a year and 25.8 inches of snow.
Does Dennison get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dennison since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 8, 1969. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)