Dexter, New Mexico

Population 1,538

Dexter is located in Chaves County, NM. The population is 1,538, making Dexter the 2nd largest city in Chaves County.

There are 3 public schools in Dexter with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Dexter is very low , and there are 10 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Dexter is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Dexter property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Dexter include Hagerman, Midway and Lake Arthur.

Dexter Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 34.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 54.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.3%

Crime Rate

93.46% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 81
  • Violent Crimes: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Property Crime: 162
  • Larceny Theft: 81

Registered Offenders

82.14% Higher than national avg.
  • 10 offenders in Dexter
  • 65.02 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

10 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 10

Unemployment

Very High 4.7%
  • New Mexico unemployment average: 4.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Dexter, NM and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Dexter's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Dexter, NM

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $613
  • 1 Bedroom: $618
  • 2 Bedrooms: $814
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,051
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,169

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Environmental Hazards

10 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (124/124)
    Dexter, NM has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Dexter, NM is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.86 Average
    Dexter, NM is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.93°
  • February 45.3°
  • March 54.97°
  • April 63.05°
  • May 70.17°
  • June 81.12°
  • July 81.23°
  • August 81.25°
  • September 72.65°
  • October 61.08°
  • November 50.77°
  • December 40.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Dexter, NM

Earthquakes
Dexter, NM has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Dexter, NM has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Dexter, NM has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Dexter, NM has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Dexter, NM: $35,750

Unemployment

Unemployment in Dexter is 4.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.42%
White Collar - 52.58%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Susana Martinez
  • Sen. Martin Heinrich
  • Sen. Tom Udall

City Representatives

  • Steve Pearce

Neighborhood Info

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  • No Cemeteries found in Dexter, NM

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  • No hospitals found in Dexter, NM

0 Libraries view all

  • No library found in Dexter, NM

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  • No retirement homes found in Dexter, NM
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