Dexter SnackAbility
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Crime in Dexter summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Dexter. Key points include:
There were 244 total crimes in Dexter in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Dexter is 3,105.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Dexter is 292.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Dexter is 2,813.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Dexter is 46.56% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Dexter Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dexter / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 244 | 3,105.9 | 2,403.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 292.8 | 462.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 51.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 254.6 | 357.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 221 | 2,813.1 | 1,941.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 11 | 140.0 | 236.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 208 | 2,647.7 | 1,306.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 25.5 | 398.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Dexter summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Dexter. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Missouri. Key points include:
The cost of living in Dexter is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Dexter is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Dexter is $160,389.
The median income in Dexter is $51,701.
Dexter's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Dexter Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Dexter | Missouri | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 54 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Dexter, MO Weather
The average high in Dexter is 68.6° and the average low is 47.2°.
There are 70.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.8 inches of precipitation each year with 6.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Dexter |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 6.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Dexter Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Dexter
The current population in Dexter is 7,891. The population has increased 0.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,891 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 7,906 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 7,910 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 7,947 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 7,867 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 7,862 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 7,885 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 7,887 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 7,934 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 7,920 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 7,902 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 7,869 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 7,846 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 7,841 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 7,855 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dexter
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Dexter is:
91.7% White with 7,235 White residents.
0.4% African American with 32 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 26 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 17 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.9% Two Or More with 226 Two Or More residents.
4.3% Hispanic with 338 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Dexter | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.7% | 76.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.4% | 10.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 5.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Dexter
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Dexter is 51.3% female with 4,049 female residents.
Dexter is 48.7% male with 3,842 male residents.
| Gender | Dexter | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dexter for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Dexter completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Dexter completed 9-12th grade.
45.0% of adults in Dexter completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Dexter completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Dexter completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Dexter completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Dexter completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Dexter completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Dexter completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Dexter | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 45.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Dexter, Missouri
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5.2% of households in Dexter earn Less than $10,000.
5.4% of households in Dexter earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.0% of households in Dexter earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.7% of households in Dexter earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.9% of households in Dexter earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.5% of households in Dexter earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.9% of households in Dexter earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.8% of households in Dexter earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.4% of households in Dexter earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.3% of households in Dexter earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Dexter | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.0% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.9% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.5% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.9% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.8% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.4% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.3% | 8.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
