Median Income
$56,250
25% lower than US avg
Home Value
$82,500
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
16.7%
50% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
44.1%
37% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.3%
50% lower than US avg
How Dixon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population66
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density440/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans54.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$32,105
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$480M
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$291,962
Health
Obesity44.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Elevation1,443 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+92.6%
School Score5.72
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute27 min
Broadband35.0%
Libraries4
Is Dixon a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Dixon receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Dixon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Dixon is $56,250, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Dixon is $82,500, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Dixon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Dixon has a population of 66 with a density of 440 people per square mile. The median age is 61.5 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%).
Population
61.5yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Dixon is $56,250, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $56,250 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $32,105 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,015 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,189 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 147 |
| County GDP | $480M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 15 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,900 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.52% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Dixon is $82,500, 71% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $291,962.
Home Values
| Census Median | $82,500 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $291,962 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| $/Sq Ft | $87 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $666 |
| 1 Bedroom | $862 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $961 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,337 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,382 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,900 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 3.52% |
In Dixon, 44.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.1% report depression. 30.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Dixon vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 44.1% |
| 37% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,812/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
Crime Rates: Dixon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
Safety Score
Dixon has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 28.8 inches |
| 24% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,443 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 440/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4154°N, 96.9948°W |
| County FIPS | 31051 |