Dixon, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
15,166 Population 1,595/sq mi density
$58,371 Median Income $27,610 per capita
$113,300 Home Value $180,985 Zillow
$865 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
193 Violent Crime/100K 465 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,371 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,300 home value, $865/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Dixon, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,371
22% below
$27,610 per capita
Home Value
$113,300
60% below
Zillow: $180,985
Median Rent
$865/mo
26% below
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
49% below
465/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Dixon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dixon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
40%
Rent
74%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dixon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dixon residents earn a median household income of $58,371 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,610. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dixon is $113,300 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,985. Median rent is $865/month, with 27.0% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Dixon reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 465/100K.

Education

17.2% of adults in Dixon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dixon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15,166
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,595/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,371
Per Capita$27,610
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$2,173M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,300
Rent$865
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$180,985
Housing Units6,573
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent193/100K
Property465/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,354/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation711 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Dixon was founded in 1828.
The median home in Dixon was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.