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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation508 ft (155 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density827/sq mi
Coordinates37.5137°N, 87.6884°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWebster County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.61"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.7 / 100
Community Resilience28.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 106 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 106 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 54 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 133 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 136 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 105 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 51 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 126 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 133 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 103 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 105 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 106 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 134 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 74 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 145 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 120 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 121 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 105 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 125 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

499 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 715 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 87 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 33 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 49 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 56 km 1
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 93 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 79 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 30 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 17 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 57 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 36 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 34 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 23 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FRANKLIN CREEK RX (2,828 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 83 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 76 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 98 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 69 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 67 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 70 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 82 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 66 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 97 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 67 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 76 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 68 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 73 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 73 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.1 in Wettest
May 67°F (20°C) 5.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in Driest
September 71°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.5 in

Dixon has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.6").

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