Dix, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jefferson County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
557
Population
269/sq mi density
$28,750
Median Income
$25,457 per capita
$93,000
Home Value
$165,663 Zillow
$459
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$28,750 median income, 2.4% 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
Dix experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 608 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 269/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4445°N, 88.9460°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Louis Regional (ALN) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in |
Dix has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.2").