Town guide
Dexter
A township of 83 people in Richland County, North Dakota
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Outdoors in Dexter
Parks & trails →Conserved land9%2,043 of 22,781 acres
Trails15 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map
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Living in Dexter
Health in Dexter
Compared with North Dakota
7better than ND·10worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Lisbon Area Health ServicesLisbon · 31.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Healthcare South FargoFargo · 52.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58053, 58081 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dexter →
Natural hazards in Dexter
Very low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 16% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Dexter →
Climate in Dexter
Full climate →Dexter has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
23° / 5°Winter
54° / 32°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
56° / 35°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Dexter →
Libraries near Dexter
See all →Nearest: Lidgerwood City LibraryLidgerwood · 4.9 miles · 19 hrs a week
Where Dexter is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
North Dakota · ND · Richland CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Dexter
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