Kansas
Dexter is a small town in Kansas with a population of 508. Residents earn $49,737 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dexter receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Dexter offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dexter is $49,737, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Dexter is $79,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $538 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Dexter enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches, including 9.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,737 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,812 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,558 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 782 |
| County GDP | $1,697M |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Healthcare | 108 |
| Retail | 106 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,055 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.13% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |
| Census Median | $79,000 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $60,000 |
| Median List Price | $60,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $121 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $538 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,055 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.13% |
| Obesity | 43.1% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,887/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 108 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.7 inches |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,187 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,814/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1796°N, 96.7160°W |
| County FIPS | 20035 |
Winner: Republican by 40.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.1% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,814/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 108 |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Retail Stores | 106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.0% |