According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.79 square miles (2.05 km2), all land.

[6] The Frisco rail line ran through much of the Ozarks, including Exeter, bringing in tourists on their way to resorts, such as Mineral Springs.

In 1896, the shortest railway in the country was built to connect Exeter and Cassville.

It served as the main way into Cassville during the harsh winters that made many roads impassable.

Since Exeter is the highest point in the county, it was able to use gravity to coast back downhill to Cassville [7] During its economic height, a hotel called The Palace was also built in Exeter as well as a flour mill.

[11] Notable people born in Exeter include Major League baseball player Ed Hawk and professional bull rider Mason Lowe.

The Exeter High School Boys Basketball team won the state championship in 1963.

The Exeter High School Girls Basketball team won the state championship in 2009 and finished second in 2011.

The Exeter High school won District first time in program in 23-24 spring season for Baseball As of the census[13] of 2010, there were 772 people, 293 households, and 213 families living in the city.