Dixon, MO

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):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Dixon, MO

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

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 High Schools (2004)

DIXON HIGH
HIGH SCHOOL DR
573-759-7119
Serves 355 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Dixon Colleges

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