Dexter, NM

Living in Dexter

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 54
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 37
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 15
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Schools 1
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Residents

1.1k Population -176 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
9% College-Educated -7% (2010–19)
74% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Caucasian12%
Hispanic or Latino88%

Education

Less than high school39%
High school graduate34%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone26%

Economy

$29k Median Household Income -$14k (2010–19)
70% Above Poverty -10% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%

Employers

Government15%
Private sector61%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office11%
Service23%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Walked5%

Housing

$71k Median Home Value +$1.7k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$464 Median Monthly Rent +$81 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home18%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 198930%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity58%
LP gas2%
Utility gas39%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dexter

United States45
New Mexico61
Chaves County67

Property Crime in Dexter

United States48
New Mexico62
Chaves County76

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 0 3
Feb 44 1 2
Mar 50 1 1
Apr 58 1 0
May 67 2 0
Jun 75 2 0
Jul 77 2 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 70 2 0
Oct 60 1 0
Nov 48 1 1
Dec 40 1 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dexter

Inland Flooding55
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dexter, NM

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Dexter, NM

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Lighthouse Academy
18 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Dexter, NM

Hospitals

Hospitals near Dexter, NM

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Airports

Airports near Dexter, NM

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Roswell Air Center
12 miles, NW
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