78 movers in Dexter
"Our overall experience with Muscle Relocation, Inc. an affiliate of Mayflower was excellent. A representative came to our home for an onsite visit in order to give us an accurate estimate to pack, load, move and unload our belongings. Personal car..."
"Recently we moved to Paducah KY from TN. I got several quotes, all about the same. The quote from KLMS was slightly lower but I noticed some bad reviews so I called to ask about the negative feedback. During a very candid conversation with Kyle, h..."
"We hired Prestige Delivery and Moving to relocate my boyfriend from Memphis to Atlanta, so he could be closer to us. They came and packed up his apartment in just a few hours and had us all loaded up in no time. The moving crew was so friendly..."
"Deno, Jamil and Alvarez called and said they would be there in 30 minutes. They came as they said they would. They were very hard workers. They were kind and let me keep a chair while they were loading because I have a bad back. I Truly appreciate..."
"Every now and then you have a customer experience that makes you smile every time. Kevin Williams should be the example of every moving company! He is an amazing person that made a stressful move seamless! He went above and beyond moving our furn..."
"Lousy company the owner tells his employees to tell the costumer's that they have to pay cash only because the credit card machine is supposedly broke so he doesn't have to pay any taxes on the money that he makes he has been doing it for awhile n..."
"I recently moved from Chesterfield, MO to O'Fallon, IL and I have a couple of cars that I needed to be moved as well. I shopped around and JMN Logistics and Transportation Quote was decent. I spoke with a couple of different carriers and they wer..."
"Ralphs Moving and Storage came to us via some good friends who had just moved from Tucson to Flagstaff. We were doing the same move, so we called and asked for Ian Davis, the same salesperson they used. He was awesome - in no way salesy, just hone..."
"Tommy and Adam were professional and I am very pleased with the way that they took care of my belongings and the way they treated me. They were current and they kept me informed of everything that was going on. They never complained about anything..."
"Good moving company. Hard working people with good manners, polite, and very careful with furniture handling. Got the items moved in tight townhome spaces with no issues. Recommend them to anyone for moving in the city"
"I am extremely dissatisfied with my experience with Armstrong Moving & Storage. Before our move, salesman Tom Allmon visited our home and discussed Armstrong providing packing services, including using donated boxes to reduce costs. Based on thos..."
"ABSOLUTELY THE WORST EXPERIENCE!!!!! Words simply cannot express the horror my family and I have gone through with this moving company. I’m not sure if we will ever recover from this. This company operates under an alias called MDTransportation Gr..."
"Hate to leave such a bad review, however I have to call out thieves. I asked them on the last day of moving after I thought I had built a relationship with the team to load a large jar of coins I had been saving over the past 20 years onto the las..."
What to know when moving to Dexter, MO
TL;DR: Dexter at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community with a median household income of $56,288 and 34.5% of residents renting.
- The Major Draw:
- Median gross rent is $762, making it affordable compared to many areas.
- The Reality Check:
- The poverty rate is 17.0%, indicating some economic challenges.
- Commute:
- Only 0.2% of residents use public transit, making it a car-dependent area.
- Top Tip:
- Prepare for 42.6 inches of rain annually, so investing in rain gear is wise.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $762, while the median home value is $161,500.
- 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, reflecting a lower education level compared to larger cities.
- The poverty rate stands at 17.0%, which may influence community resources.
- Renter percentage is 34.5%, showing a significant portion of the population are homeowners.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Missouri, property crime rates are higher than the national average, but they have dropped significantly over the past few years.
- Violent crime: 422.6 per 100k vs. national 325.3, down 15.6% since 2022.
- Property crime: 1682.4 per 100k vs. national 1546.9, down 30.4% since 2022.
- Notable trend: The homicide rate has decreased by 31.6% since 2022, currently at 7.2 per 100k.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Missouri).
Weather & Getting Outside
Stoddard County has an average annual high of 72°F and an average low of 51°F. The area sees about 42.6 inches of rain spread across 71 rainy days each year.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- West Park Track - 4.4 stars (217 reviews)
- The Stars & Stripes National Museum/Library - 4.8 stars (118 reviews)
- Boon Park - 4.4 stars (96 reviews)
- Hidden Trails Country Club - 4.6 stars (58 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.