At a Glance
Median Income
$28,750
$25,457 per capita
Home Value
$93,000
Zillow: $165,663
Median Rent
$459/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
14.3% smoking rate
How Dix Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dix's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dix a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dix residents earn a median household income of $28,750 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,457. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dix is $93,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,663. Median rent is $459/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
12.1% of adults in Dix hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 44.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population557
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density269/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$28,750
Per Capita$25,457
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$2,434M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,000
Rent$459
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$165,663
Housing Units275
Rent Burden32.7%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,089/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation608 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dix was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.