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Most of Dexter lies on Crowley's Ridge, though since the ridge narrows significantly just to the south, portions of the town are in the flatlands to the east and west. The town has an average elevation of 371 feet.
Most of Dexter lies on Crowley's Ridge, though since the ridge narrows significantly just to the south, portions of the town are in the flatlands to the east and west. The town has an average elevation of 371 feet.
'''Climate'''
Dexter has a humid subtropical climate, meaning it generally has hot summers and cool winters with an abundant amount of rainfall. In January, the average temperature is 43°F during the day and 26°F during the night, while the average high and low temperatures in July are 92°F and 70°F, respectively. Dexter averages about 48 inches of rainfall annually.
==Demographics==
==Demographics==
==Education==
==Education==
Dexter is served by the Dexter R-XI School District, a PK-12 public institution. It consists of four schools:
Dexter is served by the Dexter R-XI School District, first organized in 1880, with a high school being added in 1895. It is now a PK-12 public institution, consisting of four schools:
-Southwest Elementary School (PK-2)
-Southwest Elementary School (PK-2)
-Dexter High School (9-12)<ref>https://www.greatschools.org/missouri/dexter/dexter-r_xi-school-district/</ref>
-Dexter High School (9-12)<ref>https://www.greatschools.org/missouri/dexter/dexter-r_xi-school-district/</ref>
The district enrolls about 2,100 students. Its mascot is the Bearcat.
The district enrolls about 2,100 students. Its mascot is the Bearcat, and its colors are red, black, and white.
==References==
==References==
[[Category:Missouri Cities and Towns]]
[[Category:Missouri Cities and Towns]]