At a Glance
Median Income
$70,156
$23,522 per capita
Home Value
$118,100
Zillow: $189,147
Violent Crime
284/100K
2,172/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
63.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
36.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
316 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
3.0 / 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 $70,156 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,522. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 464 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dixon is $118,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,147. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Dixon reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,172/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Dixon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
63.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dixon has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population316
Median Age14.6 yrs
Density2,431/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,156
Per Capita$23,522
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty36.4%
County GDP$1,246M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,100
Rent
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$189,147
Housing Units99
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent284/100K
Property2,172/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,530/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain11.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation6,362 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+63.3%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 17%
Commute31 min
Broadband64.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Dixon was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Southwest Wyoming Regional (88 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.