City profile
Dent, OH
Hamilton County · Population 11,973
Dent is a town in Hamilton County, OH with about 11,973 residents and a typical home value near $282,000. It is 10 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
76°F
Sunny days / yr
180
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$282,500
Typical monthly housing
$1,876
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
94
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 96/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Heat wave, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
10 mi to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 57% Democratic / 42% Republican
Community
Population
11,973
Black population
3.0%
County
Hamilton County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 11,973 residents
- Typical home value about $282,000
- 10 miles from Cincinnati, OH
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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