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Dexter, MO


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Dexter, Missouri

Introduction to Dexter, Missouri

Dexter, Missouri, in Stoddard county, is located 78 miles NE of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and is 114 miles N of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 7,356 residents in the city.

Dexter History

The city of Dexter was named after a race horse. The city was founded in the year 1853 and was incorporated in the year 1873. Initially the place was covered with forest. The area developed as the construction of the first rail road started in the year 1869. Soon several business houses were built in the area. The first flour mill was constructed in the year 1886 and the first telephone system was built in 1893 by Mr. E.C. Mohrstadt.

Dexter and nearby Attractions

  • Big Oak Tree State Park
  • Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
  • Bollinger Mill State Historic Site
  • Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site
  • Cape River Heritage Museum
  • New Madrid Historical Museum

Things To Do In Dexter

Dexter offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. The Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area and the Big Oak Tree State Park are the two recreational areas where tourists can enjoy camping, fishing, picnicking. The New Madrid Historical Museum and the Cape River Heritage Museum are two famous museums which display memorabilia of the city’s history. Tourists can also visit the Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site and the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site while in the city.

Dexter Transportation

Flights can be availed from Lambert - Saint Louis International Airport.

Dexter Higher Education

One can avail higher education from Southeast Missouri State University, University of Missouri, and Three Rivers Community College.

High Points

Dexter strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Dexter Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Dexter Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 10%Dexter Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Dexter Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Dexter, MO

Comparing Dexter to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population12
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
College Educated Adults25
People in Middle Class or Better13
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work810
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes107
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime33

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