DexterWI
A town of 372.
Is Dexter a good place to live?
55% of the land in Dexter is conserved, above both the Wisconsin town median (3.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Wood County Forest, at 6,804 acres. Dexter has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
372 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Dexter: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dexter, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dexter.
Nearly a third of Dexter is conserved land
Dexter’s concentration of trails is 0.1 miles per square mile, below both Wisconsin’s towns (0.4) and U.S. towns (0.4). Trails total 5.0 miles in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sandhill Wildlife Area | 4 mi | 4,755 |
| 2. Wood County Forest | 0.1 mi | 6,804 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Dexter stands out in Wisconsin and nationally, with the average trip to work longer than most
Among working residents in Dexter, 0.7% work locally. Half of commuters travel less than 21 miles. The middle household income for Dexter comes to $59,000. The top destinations are Marshfield (28%), Pittsville (9%) and Wisconsin Rapids (6%).
| Dexter | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 38 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Dexter is
In Dexter, 30% of adults get no exercise outside work. 17% of adults in Dexter smoke cigarettes; 41% have obesity.
| Dexter | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| What stands out | Dexter | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.8% | 9.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The biggest natural risk in Dexter is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
Households in Dexter have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2010. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities. Also worth knowing: since 1986, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in the town.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Dexter
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Dexter; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Dexter residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
99% of working residents leave Dexter for work
Where Dexter’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Dexter
Town in Wisconsin, United States
The Town of Dexter is located in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 350 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Dexterville and Veedum are located in the town.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 997 ft
Questions about Dexter
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dexter, WI a good place to live?
Dexter has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.