Dexter City, Ohio

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Population in 2021: 82 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -50.6%
Males: 32  (39.8%)
Females: 50  (60.2%)
Median resident age:

51.4 years
Ohio median age:

39.6 years

Zip code: 45727

Estimated median household income in 2021: $52,775 (it was $30,469 in 2000)
Dexter City:

$52,775
OH:

$62,262

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $30,047 (it was $11,881 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $67,524 (it was $35,000 in 2000)
Dexter City:

$67,524
OH:

$180,200

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $75,341; detached houses: $75,507

Median gross rent in 2021: $675.

March 2022 cost of living index in Dexter City: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 15.1%

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According to our research of Ohio and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Dexter City, Ohio as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Dexter City is 54 to 1.


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Ancestries: Russian (57.1%), English (21.4%), American (7.1%), British (7.1%), German (7.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 740 feet

Land area: 0.18 square miles.

Population density: 468 people per square mile   (low).

Dexter City, Ohio map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Dexter City village:

1.1% ($383)
Ohio:

1.3% ($1,271)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Canton, OH (79.4 miles , pop. 80,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Columbus, OH (83.9 miles , pop. 711,470).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (336.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Macksburg, OH (1.4 miles ),
Caldwell, OH (2.6 miles ),
Lower Salem, OH (2.8 miles),
Lowell, OH (3.0 miles ),
Belle Valley, OH (3.2 miles ),
Sarahsville, OH (3.2 miles),
Stafford, OH (3.3 miles),
Beverly, OH (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 39.66 N, Longitude: 81.47 W

Area code: 740

Distribution of median household income in Dexter City, OH in 2021
Distribution of house value in Dexter City, OH in 2021

Dexter City satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

6.1%
Ohio:

4.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +5 (+3.1%).
Most common industries in Dexter City, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (15.8%)
  • Wood products (14.5%)
  • Health care (14.5%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Construction (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (28.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (23.1%)
  • Construction (10.3%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (10.3%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.7%)
  • Machinery (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (29.7%)
  • Educational services (18.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (16.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (8.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.1%)
  • Social assistance (8.1%)
  • Gasoline stations (5.4%)
Most common occupations in Dexter City, OH (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (14.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (14.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.5%)
  • Registered nurses (9.2%)
  • Woodworkers (7.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (20.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (20.5%)
  • Woodworkers (15.4%)
  • Extraction workers (10.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (29.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (24.3%)
  • Registered nurses (18.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Cashiers (5.4%)

Average climate in Dexter City, Ohio

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Dexter City, Ohio average temperatures Dexter City, Ohio average precipitation Dexter City, Ohio humidity Dexter City, Ohio wind speed Dexter City, Ohio snowfall Dexter City, Ohio sunshine Dexter City, Ohio clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 43.4. This is significantly better than average.

City:

43.4
U.S.:

74.2
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.679. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.679
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 29.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.3
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Dexter City-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Ohio state average. It is 47% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/27/1998, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 10.9 miles away from the Dexter City village center killed one person and injured one person and caused $70,000 in damages.

On 7/24/1971, a category F2 tornado 12.1 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dexter City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Ohio state average. It is 25% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 225.8 miles away from Dexter City center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 138.8 miles away from Dexter City center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 166.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 135.4 miles away from Dexter City center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 221.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 166.6 miles away from Dexter City center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Noble County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Landslides: 3, Mudslides: 3, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Dexter City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Dexter City:

  • SUMMIT ACRES NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CALDWELL, OH)
  • NOBLE COUNTY HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; CALDWELL, OH)
  • TLC COMPLETE HOME CARE INC (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; CALDWELL, OH)
  • SUMMIT ACRES HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; CALDWELL, OH)
  • MUSKINGUM VALLEY NRSG AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BEVERLY, OH)
  • SELBY GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; MARIETTA, OH)
  • MARIETTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; MARIETTA, OH)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dexter City:

  • Muskingum University (about 28 miles; New Concord, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,073)
  • West Virginia University at Parkersburg (about 31 miles; Parkersburg, WV; FT enrollment: 2,619)
  • Zane State College (about 37 miles; Zanesville, OH; FT enrollment: 2,200)
  • Ohio University-Main Campus (about 41 miles; Athens, OH; FT enrollment: 26,181)
  • Hocking College (about 43 miles; Nelsonville, OH; FT enrollment: 4,146)
  • West Liberty University (about 58 miles; West Liberty, WV; FT enrollment: 2,728)
  • Ohio State University-Newark Campus (about 60 miles; Newark, OH; FT enrollment: 2,028)

Points of interest:

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Cemetery: Dexter City Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Noble County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Ohio:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

70.6%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

11.8%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Dexter City:

Marital status in Dexter City, OH
  • Never married: 32.0%
  • Now married: 39.4%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 20.9%

For population 25 years and over in Dexter City:

  • High school or higher: 88.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 10.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.0
Ohio average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dexter City, OH (based on Noble County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,5425
Evangelical Protestant1,44213
Mainline Protestant1,02714
Other11
None10,633-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

3.48 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

3.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Noble County:

4.18 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.1%
State:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.5%
State:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Noble County:

11.8%
Ohio:

11.9%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$615
Totals for Government 0$0 6$615

Dexter City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $6,000 ($73.17)
    Central Staff Services: $6,000 ($73.17)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($48.78)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($36.59)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($24.39)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($24.39)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,000 ($73.17)

Dexter City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($12.20)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $9,000 ($109.76)
    Highways: $8,000 ($97.56)
  • Tax - Property: $2,000 ($24.39)

Dexter City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $32,000 ($390.24)

Businesses in Dexter City, OH

  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Dexter City:

  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBRJ (910 AM; 5 kW; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WADC (1050 AM; 5 kW; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRFD (880 AM; daytime; 23 kW; COLUMBUS-WORTHINGTON, OH; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJAW (630 AM; 1 kW; ST. MARYS, WV; Owner: JAWCO, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMOA (1490 AM; 1 kW; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: QUIET RADIO, INC.)
  • WVLY (1370 AM; 5 kW; MOUNDSVILLE, WV; Owner: SCOTT RADIO GROUP, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dexter City:

  • WWKC (104.9 FM; CALDWELL, OH; Owner: W. GRANT HAFLEY)
  • WJAW-FM (100.9 FM; MCCONNELSVILLE, OH; Owner: QUIET RADIO INC. D/B/A WJAW RADIO)
  • WHBR-FM (103.1 FM; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WMBP (91.9 FM; BELPRE, OH; Owner: LOWER OHIO VALLEY EDUCATIONAL CORP.)
  • WDMX (100.1 FM; VIENNA, WV; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRVB (102.1 FM; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVVV (96.9 FM; WILLIAMSTOWN, WV; Owner: BENNCO, INC.)
  • WBNV (93.5 FM; BARNESVILLE, OH; Owner: W. GRANT HAFLEY)
  • WGGE (99.1 FM; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WRRR-FM (93.9 FM; ST. MARYS, WV; Owner: SEVEN RANGES RADIO COMPANY, INC.)
  • WXIL (95.1 FM; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: BURBACH OF DE, LLC)
  • WCVV (89.5 FM; BELPRE, OH; Owner: BELPRE EDUC. B/CNG FOUNDATION)
  • WOUC-FM (89.1 FM; CAMBRIDGE, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • WETZ-FM (103.9 FM; NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV; Owner: DAILEY CORPORATION)
  • WILE-FM (97.7 FM; BYESVILLE, OH; Owner: AVC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNUS (107.1 FM; BELPRE, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMRT (88.3 FM; MARIETTA, OH; Owner: MARIETTA COLLEGE)
  • W201BD (88.1 FM; CAMBRIDGE, OH; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Dexter City:

  • WOUC-TV (Channel 44; CAMBRIDGE, OH; Owner: OHIO UNIVERSITY)
  • WTAP-TV (Channel 15; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W45BW (Channel 45; PARKERSBURG, WV; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Dexter City fatal accident list:

Nov 20, 2018 02:00 PM, Cr-7 Keithtown Rd, Lat: 39.680175, Lon: -81.548061, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 27Number of bridges
  • 308ft / 93.8mTotal length
  • $34,000Total costs
  • 110,876Total average daily traffic
  • 24,881Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Dexter City, OH - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11950-1959
  • 191960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Dexter City, OH

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KB8FYL, Grant Date: 12/27/1988, Expiration Date: 12/27/1998, Cancellation Date: 12/28/2000, Registrant: James P Stack, 16486 St Rt 339, Dexter City, OH 45727

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dexter City, OH
  • 57.6%Utility gas
  • 30.3%Wood
  • 6.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dexter City, OH
  • 57.1%Utility gas
  • 42.9%Electricity


Dexter City compared to Ohio state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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