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Dexter, MN
City in Mower County, Minnesota.
Population
350
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
249
ZIP codes
0
Dexter and its ZIP codes
Dexter at a glance
- Dexter is about 3.4 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Dexter, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mower County. PPP loans are for Dexter.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,525
16,974 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,577
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$249M
FY 2026, $6,226 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dexter, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
631
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 5°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dexter, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Dexter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElktonCity | 4.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Grand MeadowCity | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| SargeantCity | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
| BrownsdaleCity | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Rose CreekCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| AdamsCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| WalthamCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| TaopiCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| RacineCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| High ForestCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| LansingCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| AustinCity | 14 mi | 13.5 |
| HayfieldCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| MapleviewCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| StewartvilleCity | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| OstranderCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dexter, MN in?
- Dexter is in Mower County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Dexter, MN?
- About 350 people live in Dexter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dexter?
- Nearby places include Elkton (4.4 mi), Grand Meadow (6.5 mi), Sargeant (8.2 mi), Brownsdale (8.6 mi), Rose Creek (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023