At a Glance
Median Income
$56,250
$32,105 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
Zillow: $291,962
Violent Crime
171/100K
2,456/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dixon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,105. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dixon is $82,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,962. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Dixon reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,456/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Dixon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dixon has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population66
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density440/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans54.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$32,105
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$480M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,500
Rent
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$291,962
Housing Units49
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent171/100K
Property2,456/100K
Health
Obesity44.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,812/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,443 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute27 min
Broadband35.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Dixon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.