Dawson is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 519 at the 2020 census. It is about 10 miles (16 km) east of Springfield and is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code62520

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Living in Dawson

Housing in Dawson

$237K▲ 10.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Dawson home is worth about $237,000, up 10.7% in a year, 20% below the Illinois typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Dawson

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Most working residents leave Dawson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (44%), Decatur (9%) and Chicago (5%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Springfield

44%

Decatur

Chicago

Riverton

0%Work in townlive and work in Dawson 11 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 52Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Dawson

Compared with Illinois

5better than IL·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

6.5%Fewer uninsured adultsIL 9.9% · better 11.1%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIL 15.9% · better 8.6%More adults who have had cancerIL 7.6% · worse

Care nearby

St. Johns HospitalSpringfield · 10.2 mi · ER

Siu Medicine North Dirksen Express CareSpringfield · 7.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Dawson · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dawson →

Natural hazards in Dawson

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought

0Does Dawson flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Dawson

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Climate in Dawson

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Dawson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 22°Winter

64° / 42°Spring

85° / 63°Summer

66° / 44°Fall