Dixon, IL

Dixon, Illinois

Introduction to Dixon, Illinois

Dixon, Illinois, in Lee county, is 35 miles SW of Rockford, Illinois and 94 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is home to some 15,941 residents.

Dixon History

The earliest settler in this areas was a man named Ogee, who is said to have been of a mixed Native American and French descent. Ogee built a cabin and established a ferry along the banks of the Rock River. The area had its first post office in 1829, and the postmaster was an employee of Ogee. In 1830, John Dixon, after whom the area is named, bought Ogee’s Ferry and settled down in this area with his family. Dixon is also the boyhood home of Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the USA.

Dixon and nearby Attractions

• Loveland Museum
• Ronald Reagan's Boyhood Home
• Stella Grobe Research Center
• Old Settler's Memorial Log Cabin
• Chaplin Creek Historic Village
• Nachusa Grasslands

Things To Do In Dixon

Dixon is a lively city which is famous for its annual Petunia Festival. The Petunia Festival features a carnival, parade, fireworks show, a road race, country concert and many other activities. Lowell Park is a wonderful place to relax. It is spread over an area of 200 acres and has a nature center along with provisions for activities like hiking, cycling and picnicking, among others.

Dixon Transportation

Greater Rockford Airport offers regular services.

Dixon Higher Education

Sauk Valley Community College is the local institution for higher education. Kishwaukee College and Rock Valley College also offer opportunities for higher studies.

High Points

Dixon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Dixon, IL

Comparing Dixon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Dixon Almanac

Dixon Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dixon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Dixon, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dixon Public Libraries

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Dixon Hospitals

KATHERINE SHAW BETHEA HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
403 E 1ST ST
(815) 288-5531
Emergency Service: Yes

Dixon High Schools (2004)

DIXON HIGH SCHOOL
LINCOLN STATUE DR
815-284-7723
Serves 984 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

DIXON CORRECTIONAL CENTER
PO BOX 1200
815-288-5561
A Non-traditional School
Serves 537 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 38.4

Dixon Colleges

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Sauk Valley Community College

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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