DexterWI
A town of 327. Nearly 55.3% of it is conserved land.
What makes Dexter stand out
The thing Dexter does most differently from other towns.
327 people, and everyone knows the way
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Dexter’s report card
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The data
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Nearly a third of Dexter is conserved land
5.0 miles of trails across 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 |
Most working residents commute out of Dexter
Most working residents leave Dexter for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Marshfield (28%), Pittsville (9%) and Wisconsin Rapids (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Dexter has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Dexter is
Dexter beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| 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% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
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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- Population
- 350
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 997 ft