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Dixon, MO


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Dixon, Missouri

Dixon, Missouri, in Pulaski county, is 67 miles S of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 107 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is home to some 1,570 residents.

The People and Families of Dixon

In Dixon, about 51% of adults are married. People in Dixon have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Dixon than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dixon had a median family income of $28,693.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,010) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Dixon. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Dixon can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Dixon Housing

According to the 2000 census, 59% of the housing in Dixon was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Dixon, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyDixon Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Dixon Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Dixon Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Dixon Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Dixon, MO

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity67
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Men21
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes98
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime98
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