Dixon, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Webster County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,034 Population 827/sq mi density
$39,464 Median Income $21,435 per capita
$86,700 Home Value $194,994 Zillow
$716 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$39,464 median income, 17.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,700 home value, $716/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Dixon, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,464
47% below
$21,435 per capita
Home Value
$86,700
69% below
Zillow: $194,994
Median Rent
$716/mo
38% below
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
81% below
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
17.0%
372% above
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
58°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
53%
Home Value
31%
Rent
62%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
472%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dixon a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dixon residents earn a median household income of $39,464 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,435. The unemployment rate stands at 17.0% (372% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dixon is $86,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,994. Median rent is $716/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

6.4% of adults in Dixon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dixon has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,034
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density827/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$39,464
Per Capita$21,435
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$539M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,700
Rent$716
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$194,994
Housing Units352
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death15,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation508 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Dixon was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.