Dexter, IA
Living in Dexter
Bikeability9
Walkability36
Commute30
Public Transit11
Affordability87
Public Safety86
Airports45
Hospitals76
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
606Population+5 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate40%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector84%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office29%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$133kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$435Median Monthly Rent+$257 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 1989<1%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier52%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K39%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Utility gas85%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dexter
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Dallas County21
Property Crime in Dexter
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Dallas County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dexter
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding42
Tornado27
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dexter, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dexter, IA
Dallas Center Christian School
18 miles, NE
St Patrick School
23 miles, N
Des Moines Christian School
24 miles, E
Montessori Children's House
25 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Dexter, IA
Drake University
30 miles, E
Mercy College of Health Sciences
32 miles, E
Grand View University
33 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dexter, IA
Madison County Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SE
Guthrie County Hospital
18 miles, NW
Adair County Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SW
Dallas County Hospital
23 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Dexter, IA
Des Moines International Airport
29 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
88 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
118 miles, NE
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
127 miles, NW