How long is the commute from Dexter, MO?
Workers who live in Dexter, MO take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
3.8% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Dexter get to work
| Means of transportation | Dexter | Stoddard County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.9% (±5.0 points) | 87.4% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±3.6 points) | 7.2% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.1 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.8% (±3.0 points) | 3.0% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Dexter, the average commute is not measurably different from Stoddard County (23.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dexter, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Stoddard County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Stoddard County, Dexter ranks 9 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 817 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dexter
| Vehicles available | Dexter | Stoddard County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±2.1 points) | 3.6% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.6% (±7.3 points) | 33.2% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% (±7.6 points) | 35.9% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.8% (±4.5 points) | 27.2% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Dexter, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Stoddard County (3.6%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (6.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Dexter
| Dexter | Stoddard County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.8% (±3.0 points) | 3.0% (±1.2 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.5% (±5.9 points) | 91.0% (±2.0 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.1% (±6.0 points) | 86.9% (±2.1 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dexter, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Stoddard County (86.9%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dexter
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter | — | 21.3 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Essex | 5.7 mi | 20.1 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Stoddard County) | 6.1 mi | 20.8 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Castor Township | 6.5 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Bloomfield | 6.8 mi | 27.3 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Dudley | 7.1 mi | 12.6 minutes (±6.9) | Lower |
| Bernie | 8.4 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Stoddard County) | 10 mi | 19.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Township | 11 mi | 22.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dudley, MO (12.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Castor Township, MO (26.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Stoddard County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Pike Township | 28.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Bloomfield | 27.3 minutes (±7.7) |
| 5 | Castor Township | 26.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 | Bell City | 23.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 7 | Duck Creek Township | 22.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Elk Township | 22.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 9 | Dexter | 21.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 10 | Bernie | 21.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Liberty Township (Stoddard County) | 20.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 12 | Essex | 20.1 minutes (±6.8) |
| 13 | Richland Township (Stoddard County) | 19.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 14 | Puxico | 19.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 15 | Dudley | 12.6 minutes (±6.9) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Stoddard County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Dexter
How long is the average commute in Dexter?
Workers who live in Dexter, MO take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dexter without a car?
4.1% of households in Dexter have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dexter?
3.8% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Dexter worked from home, and 85.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dexter city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dexter city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dexter city, Missouri
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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