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Dexter, IA
City in Dallas County, Iowa.
Population
620
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
495
ZIP codes
0
Dexter and its ZIP codes
Dexter at a glance
- Dexter is about 8.6 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $87,250, 16% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,500 (21% below Iowa) and median rent is $845 a month.
Local data for Dexter, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dexter, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,250
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$163,500
Median rent
$845/mo
Homeownership
82.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (241), Irish Americans (126), Polish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dallas County. PPP loans are for Dexter.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,974
56,432 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,124
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$516M
FY 2026, $5,180 per person
How people get to work
Dexter, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dexter, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,096
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 10°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dexter, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Dexter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Diamondhead LakeCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1 |
| StuartCity | 5.1 mi | 2.8 |
| RedfieldCity | 5.3 mi | 1.4 |
| EarlhamCity | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| LindenCity | 9 mi | 0.8 |
| MenloCity | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| De SotoCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| AdelCity | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| PanoraCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Van MeterCity | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| CaseyCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| WintersetCity | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| Lake PanoramaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| Dallas CenterCity | 17 mi | 5.4 |
| Guthrie CenterCity | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| GreenfieldCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dexter, IA in?
- Dexter is in Dallas County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Dexter, IA?
- About 620 people live in Dexter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dexter?
- Nearby places include Diamondhead Lake (2.9 mi), Stuart (5.1 mi), Redfield (5.3 mi), Earlham (5.8 mi), Linden (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023