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Dix, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jefferson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
293 sunny days/yr
1,261
Violent Crime/100K
6,224 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in |
Dix has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.2").