Dexter, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Bleckley County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,006 Population 1,306/sq mi density
$1,109 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Dexter, GA

At a Glance

Median Rent
$1,109/mo
5% below
35.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Dexter Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
95%
Poverty
145%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dexter a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

15.0% of adults in Dexter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dexter has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,006
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density1,306/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$27,433
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$367M
Avg Weekly Wage$875

Housing

Home Value
Rent$1,109
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$209,824
Housing Units435
Rent Burden35.3%

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,846/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation279 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Dexter was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.