Where Dexter residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dexter, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dexter. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dexter
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Dexter
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.9%), vs 8.7% across Kentucky. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.6%), vs 8.2% across Kentucky. Arthritis is also above the state: 40.4%, vs 32.2% across Kentucky. In all, Dexter runs above Kentucky on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dexter, and more people treating it
44% of adults have high blood pressure (Kentucky 38.8%), but 86.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 81.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dexter keeps up with checkups
It beats Kentucky on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including cholesterol checks (88.8% vs 84.2%) and colon screening (76.7% vs 65.8%). Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Kentucky figure falls outside Dexter’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dexter adults…
Dexter runs below KY on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dexter adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Dexter
No hospital or community health center in Dexter itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Dexter; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Dexter adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Dexter does better than Kentucky.
A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Dexter adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Dexter and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dexter adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dexter
Why doesn’t Dexter have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dexter.
What hospital is closest to Dexter?
Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Dexter’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dexter?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kentuckycare - 128 in Murray, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dexter.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.