Dexter City UMC, 2017
Dexter City’s story
156 years in pictures
Census counts: 255 in 1880, 81 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1903 on.
- 1870Dexter City is laid out
Dexter CityOH
A town of 81, laid out in 1870.
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
81
2025 Census estimate · −1.2% since 2020
Typical home
$157K
−0.1% in a year
Household income
$58K
median
Median age
48.7
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Dexter City a good place to live?
27% of residents live below the poverty line in Dexter City, above both the Ohio town median (9.1%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 2 of the 994 Ohio towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Dexter City. Dexter City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
81 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Dexter City: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dexter City, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet5 providers90% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Dexter City’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Noble County Board of ElectionsNoble County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code4572745727 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dexter City.
Housing
The typical home in Dexter City: about $157K
The rent at the middle of the market in Dexter City is $694 a month. The share of households in Dexter City who live in a home they own is 77%, close to Ohio’s towns (77%) and above U.S. towns (73%).
$157KZillow home value
| Dexter City | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $694 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
Dexter City$157K
Ohio$246K
−0.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: low risk in Dexter City, mostly inland flooding
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Dexter City than in 71% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Dexter City households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2012.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Dexter City, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 16 inches of snow, with January nights at 21° and July afternoons at 85°.
16″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–42°
Spring40–64°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–66°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Dexter City stands out in Ohio and nationally, with more of its adults who smoke cigarettes
In Dexter City, 10% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance. Among adults in the town, 37% get no exercise outside work and 18% report frequent physical distress.
| Dexter City | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 16% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 28% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better16 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Dexter City | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 12.1% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23% | 15.3% |
| More smokers | 22.6% | 15.4% |
Selby General Hospital
15.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 20 attractions →The Wilds and 5 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Dexter City. Close and well known come first.
18 mi Zoo & aquariumThe Wilds
17 mi MuseumCampus Martius Museum
17 mi MuseumOhio River Museum
27 mi MuseumJohn and Annie Glenn Museum
17 mi MuseumThe Castle
39 mi MuseumGreat Western SchoolhouseSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
The Wilds: Bikingshaun (talk), CC BY 3.0 · Campus Martius Museum: Snoopywv, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ohio River Museum: Wolfgang8741, CC BY-SA 4.0 · John and Annie Glenn Museum: Akflyer, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Castle: Chrispainter1966, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Great Western Schoolhouse: Bwsmith84 (talk), CC BY 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Dexter City
17pages on Dexter City
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Dexter City; the nearest are
Washington State College of OhioCommunity college · Public · Marietta15.9 mi$4,128 in-state tuitionWest Virginia University at ParkersburgUniversity or college · Public · Parkersburg, WV30.7 mi$4,612 in-state tuitionBelmont CollegeCommunity college · Public · St Clairsville39.5 mi$4,698 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Dexter City residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Dexter City
Village in Ohio, United States
Dexter City is a village in Noble County, Ohio, United States, along the West Fork of Duck Creek. The population was 81 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 712 ft
- ZIP code
- 45727
Questions about Dexter City
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dexter City, OH a good place to live?
Dexter City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.