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Dexter, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Washtenaw County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
4,495
Population
2,317/sq mi density
$103,182
Median Income
$58,381 per capita
$401,800
Home Value
$493,017 Zillow
$1,603
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
81
Violent Crime/100K
1,490 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,182 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$401,800 home value, $1,603/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Dexter experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 936 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3323°N, 83.8810°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Washtenaw County County |
| Nearest Airport | Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0447 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | LAKE HURON, MI | Avalanche | 1.5 m | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in |
Dexter has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.7").