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Dexter, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
7,906 Population 1,097/sq mi density
$47,647 Median Income $23,357 per capita
$132,700 Home Value $159,666 Zillow
$717 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 248 sunny days/yr
191 Violent Crime/100K 2,455 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$47,647 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,700 home value, $717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dexter enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation384 ft (117 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Population Density1,097/sq mi
Coordinates36.7959°N, 89.9579°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMalden Regional (MAW)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.24"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

418 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 50 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 27 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 93 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 108 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 118 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 84 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 95 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 86 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 144 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 48 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 97 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 108 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 79 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 134 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 96 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 54 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 141 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 146 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 87 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

583 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 124 fatalities, 1,167 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 81 km 57
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 99 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 98 km 2
Apr 24, 2002 EF4 97 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 78 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 98 km 1
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 47 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 99 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 84 km 17
May 26, 2024 EF3 21 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 98 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 32 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 24 km 1
May 25, 2011 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 85 km 16
May 6, 2003 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 85 km 1
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 48 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 55 km
2024 BRIDGES RX 4,781 97 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 58 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 63 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 53 km
2005 MCKENZIE HILL 2,722 91 km
2010 CHILTON SOUTH RX 1,649 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 88 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 88 km
2007 BRAWLEY HOLLOW 1,575 90 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 55 km
2012 12 LONGBAY 1,432 92 km
2006 06 CHILTON SOUTH 1,400 93 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 72 km
2009 LONG BAY RX 1,261 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 78 km
2005 BIG SPRING RIDGE RX 1,237 94 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 79 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 57 km
1986 UNNAMED 1,147 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.6 in

Dexter has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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