Dexter City, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Noble County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
95 Population 559/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $26,972 per capita
$102,100 Home Value $173,811 Zillow
$765 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 15.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,100 home value, $765/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Dexter City, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$26,972 per capita
Home Value
$102,100
64% below
Zillow: $173,811
Median Rent
$765/mo
34% below
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
15.2%
322% above
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
38% above
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Dexter City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dexter City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
36%
Rent
66%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
422%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dexter City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dexter City residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,972. The unemployment rate stands at 15.2% (322% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 279 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dexter City is $102,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,811. Median rent is $765/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

4.7% of adults in Dexter City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dexter City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population95
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density559/mi²
Male / Female31% / 70%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$26,972
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$580M
Avg Weekly Wage$993

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,100
Rent$765
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$173,811
Housing Units45
Rent Burden34.2%

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,740/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation760 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute24 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Dexter City was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.