At a Glance
Median Rent
$1,109/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
542/100K
5,547/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
18.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dexter a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Dexter reports 542 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,547/100K.
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 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,006
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density1,306/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$27,433
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty18.0%
County GDP$367M
Avg Weekly Wage$875
Housing
Home Value
Rent$1,109
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$203,915
Housing Units435
Rent Burden35.3%
Crime
F
Violent542/100K
Property5,547/100K
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,846/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation279 ft
Education
C
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.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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