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Dexter, MO
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Dexter, MO
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 $47,647 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,357. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dexter is $132,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,666. Median rent is $717/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Dexter reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,455/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.1% of adults in Dexter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dexter has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.