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Population in July 2007: 807. Population change since 2000: +14.5%
 

Males: 402  (49.9%)
Females: 405  (50.1%)

Median resident age:  36.2 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50070.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $50,467 (it was $39,375 in 2000)
Dexter:  $50,467
Iowa:  $47,292

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $111,883 (it was $75,500 in 2000)
Dexter:  $111,883
Iowa:  $117,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $109,316; Detached houses: $109,918; In 2-unit structures: $38,608; Mobile homes: $17,500
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Races in Dexter:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.8%)
  • Vietnamese (1.3%)
  • Hispanic (1.2%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Dexter: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (29.0%), Irish (12.3%), English (12.2%), United States (5.7%), Dutch (4.2%), French (4.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/7/1871

Elevation: 1150 feet

Land area: 1.19 square miles.

Population density: 677 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Dexter

  • High school or higher: 84.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Dexter city

  • Never married: 17.5%
  • Now married: 62.3%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 9.2%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

3 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.4%
Iowa:  3.1%



According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Dexter, Iowa in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Dexter to the number of sex offenders is 807 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Dexter:  1.1% ($829)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (31.8 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (94.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (338.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Stuart, IA (2.2 miles ), Redfield, IA (2.3 miles ), Earlham, IA (2.4 miles ), Linden, IA (3.0 miles ), Menlo, IA (3.0 miles ), De Soto, IA (3.4 miles ), Adel, IA (3.6 miles ), Panora, IA (3.8 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 2 buildings, average cost: $89,000
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $120,500
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $120,500
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $120,500
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $21,700
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $21,700
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $21,700
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $112,500
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $147,500

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Latitude: 41.52 N, Longitude: 94.23 W

Area code: 515

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Population change in the 1990s: +56 (+8.8%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (20%)
  • Publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Metal and metal products (5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (16%)
  • Finance and insurance (15%)
  • Food and beverage stores (11%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Social assistance (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Construction laborers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (14%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (7%)
  • Child care workers (6%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)



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Dexter-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 181% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/27/1953, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 24.9 miles away from the Dexter city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1999, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.8 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused $3 million in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Dexter:
  • MADISON COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; WINTERSET, IA)
  • ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; GREENFIELD, IA)
  • GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; GUTHRIE CENTER, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Dexter, IA

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dexter:
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 28 miles; DES MOINES, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,227)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 36 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 64 miles; FT DODGE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,807)
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 64 miles; LAMONI, IA; FT enrollment: 2,026)
  • IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 84 miles; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; FT enrollment: 2,840)
  • BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY (about 91 miles; BELLEVUE, NE; FT enrollment: 2,723)
Public elementary/middle school in Dexter:
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Library in Dexter:
  • DEXTER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $26,001; Location: 724 MARSHALL, BOX 37; 8,147 books; 244 audio materials; 384 video materials; 19 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Dexter: Dexter (A), Grainco Incorporated Elevator (B), Dexter City Hall (C), Dexter Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Dexter include: First Presbyterian Church (A), Calvary Assembly of God Church (B), Zion Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Dexter Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Drinking water stations with addresses in Dexter that have no violations reported:
  • DEXTER WATER SUPPLY (Address: PO BOX 156, Population served: 689, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:  2.7 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  73.7%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.4%
Whole state:  4.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  4.6%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.2%
Whole state:  3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Dexter, IA



Dexter compared to Iowa state average:
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Dexter (2009 data):
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Dexter Branch at 825 Marshall Street, branch established on 1934-12-01. Info updated 2009-03-16: Bank assets: $538,958.0 mil, Deposits: $346,850.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3392 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company



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2004 Presidential Election results in Dallas County Iowa:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (83%)
  • Electricity (10%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)
  • Wood (2%)


Religon statistics for Dexter

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran Church
Adherents29.6%23.9%13.6%10.5%7.3%
Congregations7.7%24.6%9.2%9.2%6.2%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Church of the BrethrenGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesReformed Church in AmericaOther religions
Adherents2.9%2.2%1.7%1.5%6.8%
Congregations6.2%3.1%4.6%1.5%27.7%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$2,506$30,0721$407
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,469$29,6280$0
Water Supply 2$4,373$26,2380$0
Local Libraries 0$0 2$1,401
Totals for Government 4$9,348$28,0443$1,808



14.47% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($59,641 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  14.47%
Iowa average:  6.30%

0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($257 average AGI)
Dallas County:  0.05%
Iowa average:  0.10%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Polk County, IA  7.78% ($61,981 average AGI)
from Story County, IA  0.32% ($35,877)
from Guthrie County, IA  0.26% ($36,648)


9.99% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($52,069 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.99%
Iowa average:  6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Polk County, IA  4.95% ($46,738 average AGI)
to Madison County, IA  0.29% ($73,911)
to Story County, IA  0.23% ($25,644)


Strongest AM radio stations in Dexter:
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dexter:
  • KKRF (107.9 FM; STUART, IA; Owner: COON VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KZZQ (99.5 FM; WINTERSET, IA; Owner: POSITIVE IMPACT MEDIA, INC.)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KJJY (92.5 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KHKI (97.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSOM (96.5 FM; AUDUBON, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS L.C.)
  • KDLS-FM (105.5 FM; PERRY, IA; Owner: PERRY BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Dexter:
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • K41DD (Channel 41; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • 1395 Durango Way, Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 105.1 m, Call Sign: KNKA586
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/07/2006, Expiration Date: 11/29/2016, Certifier: Steven T Campbell
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, Nw, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Tom A Baker, 1395 Durango Way, Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 105.1 m
    Registrant: Holland And Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue Nw, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Email:
  • LORI DAWSON, 3125 Zenith Ave, Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.5 m, Overall height: 39.3 m
    Registrant: Holland & Knight,LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Ste 100, Washington, DC 20006-1816, Phone: (202) 862-5989, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 2.5 Mi S On Exit I80, Call Sign: WZN552, Licensee ID: L00041459
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.490 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/10/2004, Expiration Date: 05/25/2014
    Registrant: Lee R H Carter, Rr 1 Box 25, Dexter, IA 50070, Phone: (515) 789-4424

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • Dexter, 1395 Durango Way, Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 105.1 m, Call Sign: WPVA695
    Assigned Frequencies : 6093.45 MHz, 10553.7 MHz, 10715.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/07/2002, Expiration Date: 06/07/2012, Certifier: Steven T Campbell
    Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, Nw, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: KB0JJL, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00260335
    Grant Date: 11/26/2001, Expiration Date: 02/04/2012, Certifier: Gary P Bond
    Registrant: Gary P Bond, 508 Marshall, Dexter, IA 50070
  • Call Sign: W0NLF, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01111394
    Grant Date: 01/27/2006, Expiration Date: 03/27/2016, Certifier: Donald E Schemmel
    Registrant: Donald E Schemmel, 3574 310th, Dexter, IA 50070
  • Call Sign: KC0OWO, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00627527
    Grant Date: 01/23/2003, Expiration Date: 01/23/2013, Certifier: Mark W Strahl
    Registrant: Mark W Strahl, 8442 Why Not Ct., Dexter, IA 50070


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 5
  • Aircraft: GOLDEN CIRCLE AIR INC T-BIRD II (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 618 (75 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 102CK , Serial Number: 96294, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 01/31/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Carroll W Kopaska, 3320 150th St, Dexter, IA 50070
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 11/02/2004, Exported to: Greece
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150J (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 51172 , Serial Number: 15069814, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 11/06/1968
    Registrant (Corporation): Winterset Aero Club LLC, 407 Marshall St, Dexter, IA 50070
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7363E , Serial Number: 17272095, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 07/15/1992
    Registrant (Corporation): Winterset Aero Club LLC, 407 Marshall St, Dexter, IA 50070
  • Aircraft: DAWES GILBERT H RANS S-6ES XL CO II (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 7891D , Serial Number: 0296940XL
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 2120 York Ave, Dexter, IA 50070
  • Aircraft: GAST WILLIAM A RV-6A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 96WG , Serial Number: 24952, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 07/02/2003
    Registrant (Individual): William A Gast, 8111 Lakeshore Dr, Dexter, IA 50070



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$102,7501$130,780
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$78,120
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 14
  • Hazardous Condition: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 1

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