Why visit Dent
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 19 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Western Hills 14 and German Heritage Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Dent
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dent
Dent is a census-designated place (CDP) in Green Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 12,301 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Dent, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes19
7 more on the map.
History
Dent was originally known as Challensville in the 19th century, named for the local minister Rev. James Challenge. A post office called Challensville was established in 1843, the name was changed to Dent in 1846 at the urging of local resident and then-state representative Charles Reemelin. Reemelin was said to have disliked naming places after people and instead thought that "Dent" represented the geography of the area, with the depression of the land just east of Harrison Pike. The Dent post office closed in 1904. The present name "Dent" is after its setting in a valley (or dent).
Veterans Park was constructed in the 1990s on the former site of the Dent Drive-In. The 25-acre (10 ha) park contains a walking trail.
From the History section of Dent, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
Westwood United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Achievepoint Career Academy - Cincinnati
School · 4.9 mi
5098 Glencrossing Way, Cincinnati
Cincinnati Achievement Academy
School · 4.8 mi
5555 Little Flower Ave, Cincinnati
Healthcare1
Map of Dent
79 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 30°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 40°F | 4.8 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 44°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cheviot 3 W (3 mi away), rain and snow from Miamitown, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hamilton County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2011-07-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Bridgetown 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Monfort Heights 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- White Oak 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Mack 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Northbrook 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Finneytown 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Harrison 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Cincinnati 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Forest Park 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Fairfield 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Green Township Municipal Building, Greg Hume, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westwood United Methodist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
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