The Town FilesDixie County, Florida
17,058 people. The median home is worth $132,000 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $50,110.
Towns in Dixie County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross City | 1,689 | $97,400 | $47,903 | 39.4 |
People and housing
| Dixie County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $695 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $50,110 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 46.4 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.7% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.9% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
2,968 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,652 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 237 storm events in Dixie County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Dixie County has been included in 45 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).