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Dixon, KY
City in Webster County, Kentucky.
Population
1,036
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
829
ZIP codes
0
Dixon and its ZIP codes
Dixon at a glance
- Dixon is about 7.2 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,607, 27% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,500 (60% below Kentucky) and median rent is $781 a month.
Local data for Dixon, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dixon, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,607
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$82,500
Median rent
$781/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
5.6%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (82), German Americans (59), Scottish Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Webster County. PPP loans are for Dixon.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,024
2,855 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,393
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.3M
FY 2026, $6,710 per person
How people get to work
Dixon, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.0%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dixon, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
635
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
51
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Dixon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClayCity | 6.6 mi | 0.9 |
| ProvidenceCity | 8 mi | 6 |
| WheatcroftCity | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| NeboCity | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| PooleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| SlaughtersCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| ManitouCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| SebreeCity | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| HansonCity | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Breckinridge CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| WaverlyCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| OntonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| RobardsCity | 15 mi | 3 |
| MadisonvilleCity | 16 mi | 17.9 |
| SturgisCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| CorydonCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dixon, KY in?
- Dixon is in Webster County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Dixon, KY?
- About 1,036 people live in Dixon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dixon?
- Nearby places include Clay (6.6 mi), Providence (8 mi), Wheatcroft (8.6 mi), Nebo (9.4 mi), Poole (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023