At a Glance
Median Income
$49,737
$18,812 per capita
Home Value
$79,000
Zillow: $130,829
Median Rent
$538/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
19.4% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dexter residents earn a median household income of $49,737 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,812. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 782 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dexter is $79,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,829. Median rent is $538/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
12.1% of adults in Dexter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dexter has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population508
Median Age18.8 yrs
Density1,814/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$49,737
Per Capita$18,812
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$1,697M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,000
Rent$538
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$130,829
Housing Units167
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,887/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation1,187 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dexter was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.