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Dix, IL

Illinois

Dix is a small town in Illinois with a population of 557. Residents earn $28,750 per year, which is 62% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
557 Population 269/sq mi density
$28,750 Median Income $25,457 per capita
$93,000 Home Value
$459 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$28,750 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$93,000 home value, $459/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $28,750
62% lower than US avg
Home Value $93,000
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.1%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $459
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.2%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

How Dix Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population557
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density269/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$28,750
Per Capita$25,457
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$2,434M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,000
Rent$459
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units275
Rent Burden32.7%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Uninsured7.2%
Smoking14.3%
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain44.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation608 ft (185 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband79.1%
Libraries1

Is Dix a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dix receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Dix offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dix is $28,750, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dix is $93,000, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $459 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Dix experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches, including 12.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Dix has a population of 557 with a density of 269 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.6%), with 1.8% Black.

Population

557
Total Population
269
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Dix vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dix vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dix is $28,750, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Dix vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$28,750
62% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,457
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
IRS Avg AGI$62,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)858
County GDP$2,434M

Business (County)

Restaurants86
Healthcare131
Retail146
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,198
49% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.5 min
Drive Alone82.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Dix is $93,000, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $459 (61% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,000
67% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$459
61% below US avg
Rent Burden32.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.1%
Housing Units275
Median Year Built1981

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,198
49% above US avg
Effective Rate5.59%
In Dix, 37.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.2% of residents lack health insurance. 14.3% are current smokers. 23.5% report depression. 20.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Dix vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.2%
16% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.3%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.3%
2% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.9%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress12.2%
Short Sleep37.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.7%
Uninsured7.2%
16% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,049
Dentists1:1,733
Mental Health1:313
Checkup Rate75.1%
Dental Visits64.5%
Premature Death10,089/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access49.1%
Healthcare Facilities131
Dix has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.7 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.7 inches
18% above US avg
Snowfall12.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation608 ft (185 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density269/sq mi
Coordinates38.4445°N, 88.9460°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17081
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.8-point margin. 79.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.3%
D 25.5%

Winner: Republican by 47.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.1%
64% below US avg
High School+93.4%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density269/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.1%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities131
Restaurants86
Retail Stores146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.5 min
Drive Alone82.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.9%

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