Dixon, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,267 Population 1,218/sq mi density
$50,260 Median Income $30,221 per capita
$134,300 Home Value $220,786 Zillow
$660 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,260 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,300 home value, $660/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Dixon, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,260
33% below
$30,221 per capita
Home Value
$134,300
52% below
Zillow: $220,786
Median Rent
$660/mo
43% below
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°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
67%
Home Value
48%
Rent
57%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dixon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $50,260 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,221. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dixon is $134,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,786. Median rent is $660/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

15.5% of adults in Dixon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dixon has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,267
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density1,218/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,260
Per Capita$30,221
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty12.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,300
Rent$660
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$220,786
Housing Units642
Rent Burden32.2%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
Elevation1,175 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.1%
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Dixon was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Waynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (17 miles).
20.9% of the population has a disability.