Dexter, Missouri is a small city located in Stoddard County. Although it has a population of only 8,000 people, it still provides its residents with great transportation options. Public transportation available in Dexter includes the Bootheel Regional Transit (BRT) which operates five routes and runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. The BRT offers countywide shuttle services as well as Dial-A Ride for those unable to use the regular fixed-route service. They also offer commuter services to and from Sikeston, Missouri. Additionally, Dexter is served by Southeast Missouri State University's Shuttle Bus Service which transports students and faculty between campus buildings. Finally, Greyhound buses run through Dexter on their way from Cape Girardeau to St Louis. All these transportation options make it easy for residents of Dexter to explore the surrounding towns and cities without needing a car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Dexter takes 18.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Dexter get to work:
- 79.7% drive their own car alone
- 15.8% carpool with others
- 0.4% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit