At a Glance
Median Income
$54,097
$28,811 per capita
Home Value
$110,200
Zillow: $155,235
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
17.6% 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+
3.7 / 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 $54,097 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,811. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dix is $110,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,235. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
11.8% of adults in Dix hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dix has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population268
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,218/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,097
Per Capita$28,811
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$263M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,200
Rent
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$155,235
Housing Units147
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain15.8 in/yr
Elevation4,555 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute18 min
Broadband70.4%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Dix was founded in 1886.
The median home in Dix was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.