Denton, KS Insurance Guide — Local Risks & Coverage
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Here's the local picture for insurance in Denton, Kansas — the real employers, geography, housing, and weather that shape your coverage, from a licensed local agent who shops 80+ carriers.
The Denton economy & who needs coverage
The local job base in Doniphan County, which Denton is part of, primarily includes agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining (https://www.infoplease.com/us/census/kansas/doniphan-county/economic-statistics - data from web_search summary). As of December, Doniphan County's unemployment rate was 1.7% (https://stacker.com/stories/kansas/doniphan-county-ks/heres-how-unemployment-doniphan-county-kansas-compares).
Major employers & who's hiring in Denton
- Doniphan West USD 111 — Education (hiring)
- JSA Farms LLC — Agriculture
- Boos Land & Cattle Co — Agriculture
Local businesses in Denton
A few local businesses that make Denton what it is — independent of our agency.
- BRB Tree Service — Tree Trimming
- White Septic — Septic Services
- StormShield Roofing (PL Roofing) — Roofing Contractor
- A&L Roof — Roofing Contractor
- ROCH Roofing Company — Roofing Contractor
- Atlas Roofing (Denton, KS) — Roofing Contractor
Local landmarks & geography
- Missouri River — Proximity to the Missouri River may increase flood risk for properties in low-lying areas or within its floodplain.
- Highland Community College — Located approximately 9 miles from Denton, the college's presence can indirectly affect local property values, rental market dynamics, and potentially local traffic patterns, which may be relevant for some insurance considerations.
Housing stock in Denton
Housing in Denton, consistent with many small rural Kansas towns, likely consists of older, predominantly frame-built homes, with some brick or manufactured homes. The typical age of homes would likely pre-date the mid-20th century. There are no indications of large historic districts or extensive new subdivisions. Roofs are commonly asphalt shingle, and replacement costs would vary based on the age, size, and condition of the older housing stock.
Weather & flood risk in Denton
Denton, Kansas, located in Doniphan County, has a documented history of severe weather, specifically experiencing 26 recorded tornado events between 1680 and 2024.
While specific flood risk data for Denton, Kansas is not directly available, FEMA maintains Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Doniphan County, indicating that flood hazards are assessed for the broader area.
Local facts that affect Denton insurance
- Denton, Kansas had a population of 130 as of the 2020 census. — High
- Doniphan County, Kansas, which includes Denton, has a record of 26 tornado events between 1680 and 2024. — High
- FEMA issues Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Doniphan County, Kansas, which are used to identify flood hazards and determine flood insurance requirements. — Medium
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org · tornadopath.com · federalregister.gov · usd111.org · mapquest.com · farmranch.org · citydirectory.us · city-data.com