At a Glance
Home Value
$114,200
Zillow: $156,235
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty 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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dexter is $114,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,235. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
0.0% of adults in Dexter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dexter has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population133
Median Age63.4 yrs
Density242/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$29,502
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$889
Housing
Home Value$114,200
Rent
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$156,235
Housing Units100
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Premature Death10,108/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain58.1 in/yr
Elevation441 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Broadband63.9%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dexter was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
55.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.