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Dixon, IL
City in Lee County, Illinois.
Population
14,910
Land area
9.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,568
ZIP codes
0
Dixon and its ZIP codes
Dixon at a glance
- Dixon is about 6.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 162nd most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $59,406 a year, 29% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,800 (54% below Illinois) and median rent is $912 a month.
Local data for Dixon, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dixon, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,406
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$120,800
Median rent
$912/mo
Homeownership
64.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,828), Irish Americans (1,863), Mexican Americans (757).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Dixon.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,207
12,642 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,487
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$245M
FY 2026, $7,185 per person
How people get to work
Dixon, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dixon, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
471
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
93
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 14°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dixon, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Dixon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NachusaCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Grand DetourCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.2 |
| NelsonVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Lost NationCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.4 |
| HarmonVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Franklin GroveVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| AmboyCity | 9.9 mi | 6.2 |
| PoloCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| SterlingCity | 11 mi | 5.9 |
| Rock FallsCity | 12 mi | 4 |
| Lee CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| AshtonVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| OregonCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| Mount MorrisVillage | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| GaltCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ComoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dixon, IL in?
- Dixon is in Lee County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Dixon, IL?
- About 14,910 people live in Dixon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dixon?
- Nearby places include Nachusa (4.9 mi), Grand Detour (5.2 mi), Nelson (7.2 mi), Lost Nation (7.5 mi), Harmon (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023