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Dexter, KY
Census-designated place in Calloway County, Kentucky.
Population
123
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
224
ZIP codes
0
Dexter and its ZIP codes
Dexter at a glance
- Dexter is 95% denser than Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for Dexter, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calloway County. PPP loans are for Dexter.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,850
15,612 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,693
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$247M
FY 2026, $6,651 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dexter, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
859
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
57
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 23°F
Cities near Dexter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HardinCity | 2 mi | 0.7 |
| BentonCity | 7.9 mi | 5.1 |
| MurrayCity | 8.3 mi | 11.7 |
| FarmingtonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| HazelCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| SymsoniaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| SedaliaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| Grand RiversCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| MayfieldCity | 20 mi | 7.3 |
| Calvert CityCity | 20 mi | 17.9 |
| GilbertsvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| HickoryCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Puryear, TNCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Buchanan, TNCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| ReidlandCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.8 |
| PryorsburgCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dexter, KY in?
- Dexter is in Calloway County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Dexter, KY?
- About 123 people live in Dexter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dexter?
- Nearby places include Hardin (2 mi), Benton (7.9 mi), Murray (8.3 mi), Farmington (14 mi), Hazel (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023