Dexter, NM
Living in Dexter
Bikeability17
Walkability54
Commute74
Public Transit19
Affordability100
Public Safety37
Airports6
Hospitals50
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation-176 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated-7% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian12%
Hispanic or Latino88%
Education
Less than high school39%
High school graduate34%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone26%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income-$14k (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector61%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office11%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked5%
Housing
$71kMedian Home Value+$1.7k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$464Median Monthly Rent+$81 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 198930%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
LP gas2%
Utility gas39%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dexter
United States45
New Mexico61
Chaves County67
Property Crime in Dexter
United States48
New Mexico62
Chaves County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 0 | 3 |
| Feb | 44 | 1 | 2 |
| Mar | 50 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dexter
Inland Flooding55
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dexter, NM
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dexter, NM
Noah's Ark Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
18 miles, NW
Lighthouse Academy
18 miles, NW
All Saints Catholic School
19 miles, NW
Gateway Christian School
19 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Dexter, NM
University of the Southwest
74 miles, SE
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
90 miles, NE
Lubbock Christian University
143 miles, E
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
145 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dexter, NM
Lovelace Regional Hospital-Roswell
18 miles, NW
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
18 miles, NW
Artesia General Hospital
24 miles, S
Carlsbad Medical Center
52 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Dexter, NM
Roswell Air Center
12 miles, NW
Lea County Regional Airport
75 miles, SE
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
150 miles, E
El Paso International Airport
151 miles, SW