At a Glance
Median Income
$36,905
$17,072 per capita
Violent Crime
348/100K
4,484/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
34.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
246 sunny days/yr
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?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dexter residents earn a median household income of $36,905 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,072. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,531 business establishments, including 1,012 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Dexter reports 348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,484/100K.
Education
22.0% of adults in Dexter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dexter has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population789
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density429/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,905
Per Capita$17,072
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty34.4%
County GDP$23,574M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$531,602
Housing Units454
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent348/100K
Property4,484/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,116/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation651 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Dexter was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,012 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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