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Dixon is a city in the United States, with a population of 14,910 in July 2026. The city had 5 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$912 per month and the median home value was US$120,800. There were 60 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population14,582people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,706EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent801.6EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.18%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime651.5offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 59% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Dixon?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Dixon.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 64.1%, and the vacancy rate was 9.95% in July 2026. 49% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Dixon recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$912/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent49.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)9.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,842 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)945.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent801.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes43 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Dixon a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker54%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 45–63%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Student57%strong on cost, weak on work · range 47–67%
Family67%strong on family, weak on cost · range 58–76%
Retirement53%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 42–64%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 514 of 14,582 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$59,406 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Dixon is 5.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income59,406 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription84.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet14.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,706 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,474 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate5.18 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Dixon?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,474 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,702of €2,729 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,729
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €945
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,702
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Dixon Salary needed to live in Dixon

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Dixon. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Dixon. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher87.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools5 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents18.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents60 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,895 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Dixon when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesDixon highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Dixon highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Dixon1,562
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents651.5 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents245.1 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes18 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time20.72 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportSQI3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport19 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Dixon. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Dixon.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -1.67 · Feb 0.889 · Mar 7.94 · Apr 15.5 · May 21.67 · Jun 26.56 · Jul 28.17 · Aug 27.44 · Sep 24.06 · Oct 17.11 · Nov 8.67 · Dec 1.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -10.22 · Feb -8.17 · Mar -2.06 · Apr 3.78 · May 10.39 · Jun 15.94 · Jul 17.94 · Aug 16.89 · Sep 12.11 · Oct 5.56 · Nov -0.833 · Dec -6.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average temperature by monthJan -5.94 · Feb -3.61 · Mar 2.94 · Apr 9.67 · May 16.06 · Jun 21.22 · Jul 23.06 · Aug 22.17 · Sep 18.11 · Oct 11.33 · Nov 3.89 · Dec -2.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 41.91 · Feb 41.66 · Mar 64.77 · Apr 100.1 · May 124.2 · Jun 134.6 · Jul 105.2 · Aug 110.7 · Sep 94.49 · Oct 72.64 · Nov 58.17 · Dec 50.8 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00117370 (ROCK FALLS 3 NE)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading167.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean10.08 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation938.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.52 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.72 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-2.14 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Rockford ±0.3 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.5 °C, Markham (Canada) ±1.7 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.7 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.7 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.7 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 514 is not 2.1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.14 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents514 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density592.2 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population14,582 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics15,104 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value120,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes64.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate48.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage67.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance4.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher16.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available89.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202278,058 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202226 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over5,719 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home4.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans80.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Dixon

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Sterling as a Dixon alternative in the same region

18 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,653 Sterling vs 651 Dixon+154%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Sterling vs 5.2% Dixon−27%
  • Nearest airport: 5.0 km Sterling vs 19.0 km Dixon−74%
  • Foreign residents: 2.9% Sterling vs 2.1% Dixon+35%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,790 Sterling vs €2,706 Dixon+3%
  • Residents: 14,394 Sterling vs 14,582 Dixon−1%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,474 Sterling vs €3,474 Dixonsame level
Full comparisonMore about Sterling

Plainfield as a Dixon alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 109 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,706 Dixon+78%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 2.1% Dixon+186%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 14,582 Dixon+243%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.2% Dixon−27%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,474 Dixonno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 19.0 km Dixon−53%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 651 Dixon+14%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Dixon

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

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Laurinburg14,582 residentsJohnson City14,580 residentsJasper14,585 residentsChatham14,579 residentsGonzalez14,586 residentsElfers14,573 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Dixon?

The median gross salary is 3,474 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Dixon?

The unemployment rate is 5.18 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Dixon?

Police recorded 651.5 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Dixon?

The published population is 14,582 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Dixon?

514 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Dixon a good place to live?

Dixon may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Dixon?

Sterling, Rock Falls are near Dixon. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Dixon (Illinois), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 768d8c687a06530da0150cfe8a4b8cbe]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/dixon-il/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Dixon (Illinois), United States: population, rent, salary},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
  version = {768d8c687a06530da0150cfe8a4b8cbe},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-10-16. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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