Dexter is a small town of 494 in Kansas, with a median household income of $49,551
and a 1.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dexter stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dexter is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dexter city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 84.6
Dexter's overall cost of living index is 84.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dexter costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dexter, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$613
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,551
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Dexter's violent crime rate is 266.4 per 100,000 residents
— 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
266.4 /100k
Property Crime
1982.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dexter is served primarily by Dexter.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dexter, KS
National Avg
School District
Dexter
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dexter sees average highs of 44.2°F in January
and 91.1°F in July,
with 38.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.6 inches of snow per year.
Dexter's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dexter roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,400 and median rent is $613/month.
Dexter's violent crime rate is 266.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1982.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dexter are operated by Dexter.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dexter, KS has a population of 494, a median household income of $49,551, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Dexter averages 44.2°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.8 inches
with about 7.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dexter, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67038.
The population of Dexter, Kansas is 494 with a median age of 18.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dexter: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $84,400, median household income $49,551, crime index 80 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dexter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.