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
$168,967 Zillow
$717
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
293
Violent Crime/100K
2,813 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, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,700 home value, $717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
293 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 60°F (16°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,097/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7959°N, 89.9579°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Malden Regional (MAW) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.9 in |
Dexter has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (2.4").