Riddle Bridge, Spanning Gasconada River · Library of Congress
Dixon’s story
Dixon in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
DixonMO
A town of 1,334. Healthier than 81% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,334
−20.5% since 2010
Typical home
$221K
+8.5% in a year
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
33.6
years
Jobs based here
557
Balanced
What makes Dixon stand out
The 3 things Dixon does most differently from other towns.
A shrinking town
Dixon has shrunk 20.5% since 2010
1,549 people in 2010; 1,334 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Dixon’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →70°
Mostly Cloudy
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Local news
All →- Gasconade Baptist Church’s VBS raises $2,500 for children in KenyaThe Pathway · Sep 24
- Dixon, Mo., could see a faster 911 response this summerKY3 · Jul 23
- Dixon, Mo., Police Department will soon patrol 24/7KY3 · Jul 23
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dixon. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 19% of U.S. towns
Dixon beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better27 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Dixon | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.3% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.1% | 8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 6.8% |
Phelps County Regional Medical Center
17.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
44th
percentile among MO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Dixon’s public schools outperform 26% of Missouri districts
The public schools Dixon’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 74% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Elem. | PK–5 | 383 | B |
| Dixon Middle | 6–8 | 197 | D |
| Dixon High | 9–12 | 271 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Dixon has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
10″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–45°
Spring44–67°
Summer65–87°
Fall46–68°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing
A typical Dixon home is worth about $221K
The typical Dixon home is worth about $221,000, up 8.5% in a year, 18% below the Missouri typical home.
$221KZillow home value
Typical home value
Dixon$221K
Missouri$268K
+8.5%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
About one in six working residents works right in Dixon
Most working residents leave Dixon for work: only 17% work in town. The top destinations are Rolla (8%), Waynesville (7%) and St. Robert (6%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
17%work in town
Where working residents work
In Dixon17%
Rolla8%
Waynesville7%
St. Robert6%
Jefferson City5%
19 mi
median commute distance
557
jobs based in Dixon
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Dixon
Dixon's reported crime rate is close to Missouri's. Most reported incidents are property crimes. Violent crime is rare: 3 reported in 2022.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Dixon2.5
Missouri5
U.S.4
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Dixon30.4
Missouri24.2
U.S.20
3
violent crimes reported in 2022
37
property crimes reported in 2022
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
52risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHeat waves
9
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
0% of Dixon is conserved land
0.3 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 667 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dixon City Park | 0.3 mi | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Small town
1,334 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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About Dixon
City in Missouri, United States
Dixon is a city in northern Pulaski County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dixon had a population of 1,232.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,232
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,168 ft
- ZIP code
- 65459
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