Dexter, Illinois
Dexter: a city in Effingham County, Illinois.
About
Dexter is a city located in the county of Effingham in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about Dexter
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Effingham County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.0809,-88.6834 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:18:23 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 52℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Dexter is located at 39°4'51"N 88°41'0"W (39.0808800, -88.6833900).
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Weather
52°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 12 mph NNW
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. North northwest wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Dexter, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146506 | Lake Land College | Mattoon (IL) | 61938 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Dexter, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Dexter.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Altamon Post Office | Altamont (IL) | 62411 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Dexter, Missouri city in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States. with a population of 7,839 people.
- Dexter, Michigan village in Michigan, United States. with a population of 6,503 people.
- Dexter, Maine town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. with a population of 3,702 people.
- Dexter, New Mexico town in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States. with a population of 1,244 people.