Dexter, KS
Living in Dexter
Bikeability37
Walkability49
Commute67
Public Transit19
Affordability100
Public Safety74
Airports20
Hospitals44
Colleges38
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
275Population+2 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-9 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+19% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native American5%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate27%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector60%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office29%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked4%
Housing
$42kMedian Home Value-$9k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$375Median Monthly Rent-$75 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-21% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K69%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K14%
$250K to $299K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity21%
LP gas2%
Utility gas71%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dexter
United States45
Kansas56
Cowley County40
Property Crime in Dexter
United States48
Kansas58
Cowley County70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 2 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dexter
Excessive Heat14
Inland Flooding80
Tornado48
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dexter, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dexter, KS
Trinity Lutheran School
15 miles, W
Holy Name Catholic School
16 miles, W
Sacred Heart Catholic School
19 miles, SW
First Lutheran School
38 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Dexter, KS
Southwestern College
15 miles, W
Wichita State University
49 miles, NW
Friends University
50 miles, NW
Newman University
50 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dexter, KS
William Newton Hospital
15 miles, W
South Central Ks Med Center
18 miles, W
Ponca City Medical Center
37 miles, SW
Sumner Community Hospital
38 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Dexter, KS
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
51 miles, NW
Stillwater Regional Airport
73 miles, S
Tulsa International Airport
82 miles, SE
Joplin Regional Airport
122 miles, E