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Dexter, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Cowley County County
Dexter, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Dexter a Good Place to Live?
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.
Safety & Crime
Dexter reports 187 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,350/100K.
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 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.