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Dexter

A town of 350 people in Wood County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land55%12,501 of 22,610 acres
Trails5.0 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Dexter

Town in Wisconsin, United States
350Population
35.5 sq miArea
997 ftElevation

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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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.

Marshfield
28%
Pittsville
9%
Wisconsin Rapids
6%
Nekoosa
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Dexter →

Health in Dexter

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12worse than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Aspirus Riverview Hospital & ClinicsWisconsin Rapids · 15.6 mi · ER
Family Health Center - Wisconsin Rapids Alcohol & Drug Recovery CenterWisconsin Rapids · 16.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54466, 54495 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dexter →

Natural hazards in Dexter

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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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.

28° / 9°Winter
55° / 32°Spring
79° / 56°Summer
57° / 36°Fall
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Nearest: Pittsville Community LibraryPittsville · 3.2 miles · 32 hrs a week
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