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Dexter, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Lane County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
789
Population
429/sq mi density
$36,905
Median Income
$17,072 per capita
53°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
348
Violent Crime/100K
4,484 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,905 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dexter experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 651 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 429/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9223°N, 122.8277°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mahlon Sweet Field (EUG) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0403 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sand Mountain Field (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 88 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 88 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 89 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 90 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 92 km |
| Cinnamon Butte | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,956 m (6,417 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 117 km |
| Crater Lake | Caldera | 2,487 m (8,159 ft) | -2850 | 124 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 130 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 8.0 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 8.8 in | Coldest |
Dexter has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 40°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (0.8").