City safety & data profile

DixonIL

Dixon, IL is a 15K-resident city in Lee County with a median household income of $59,406.

Lee County, Illinois. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Dixon, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Dixon has a population larger than 29% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $120,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

15K
Population
Top 71%
By size
$59,406
Median income
$120,800
Median home
17.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Dixon

Dixon posts a median household income higher than 21% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Dixon area.

Top 79%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Dixon

Where Dixon income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$59,406 Bottom 21% higher than 21% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Dixon, IL beyond the headline numbers

Dixon sits inside Lee County, Illinois, at roughly 41.84°N, -89.48°W. Population 15,319, $59,406 median household income. Median home value $120,800, median rent $912. Poverty rate 17.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Dixon's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 40.9%, then short sleep duration at 38.5%. 1 hospital in/around Dixon, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Dixon from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
15,319
Dixon
Median Income
$59,406
-13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$120,800
-47% vs avg
Median Age
41.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Lee County) - Dixon's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
34K-5%
Median Income
$70,292+40%
Median Home Value
$154,600+38%
Poverty Rate
11.8%+10%
Unemployment
5.2%-40%

Economics

Economics indicators for Dixon, IL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$912/mo
Poverty Rate
17.8% +25% vs avg
Unemployment 5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.9%
Work From Home 4.8%
Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 79.5%
African American 10.1%
Asian 1.4%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
40.9%
Short Sleep Duration
38.5%
High Blood Pressure
37.4%
Physical Inactivity
27.1%
Binge Drinking
18.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.7%
Current Smoking
17.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
10.7%
Current Asthma
10.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.6%
Annual Checkup 77.1%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
7.2%
Stroke
3.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
OSF SAINT KATHARINE MEDICAL CENTER
DIXON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Dixon, IL? ▼
Dixon, IL has a population of 15,319 people, located in Lee County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Dixon? ▼
The median household income in Dixon, IL is $59,406 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.8%.
What is the median home value in Dixon? ▼
The median home value in Dixon, IL is $120,800. Median rent is $912/month.
What are the top health concerns in Dixon? ▼
The top health indicators in Dixon include Obesity (40.9%), Short Sleep Duration (38.5%), High Blood Pressure (37.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Dixon? ▼
Dixon has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Dixon? ▼
The median age in Dixon, IL is 41.9 years. 16.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Dixon, IL is located in Lee County, Illinois. With a population of 15K and a $59,406 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Dixon area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Dixon's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Dixon area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Lee County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.