The Town FilesDixon, Missouri
City in Pulaski County · population 1,232 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $134,200
- Household income
- $49,904
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 33.6
Dixon is a city of 1,232 people in Pulaski County, Missouri. The median home is worth $134,200, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks easier by car than 95% of Missouri towns, quieter than 88% of Missouri towns.
How Dixon ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dixon is worth $134,200, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $49,904, which is more affordable than 54% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $644 a month. 63.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dixon | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,200 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $644 | $855 |
| Median household income | $49,904 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 63.6% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.7% | — |
Who lives in Dixon
| People | Dixon | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.2% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 0.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 30.0 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.5% | 88.7% |
Weather in Dixon
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 20.7°F. About 43.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.9 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 101 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dixon since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 7, 2008 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 7, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 21, 1977.
Severe weather in Pulaski County since 1996
Pulaski County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4855: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 2, 2017 | Flood | DR-4317: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Pulaski County
Pulaski County had 13,323 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,536 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Dixon itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Dixon
3 public schools with 861 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIXON ELEM. | PK-5 | 377 | 12.2 |
| DIXON HIGH | 9-12 | 276 | 12.5 |
| DIXON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 208 | 13.0 |
Towns near Dixon
- Crocker, MO9.9 mi · 929 people · home $101,600
- Doolittle, MO11.8 mi · 564 people · home $119,200
- St. Robert, MO12.1 mi · 5,192 people · home $225,300
- Iberia, MO12.7 mi · 703 people · home $122,900
- Waynesville, MO13.9 mi · 5,406 people · home $200,000
- Vienna, MO15.5 mi · 581 people · home $159,400
- Fort Leonard Wood, MO16.6 mi · 15,959 people · home —
- Rolla, MO18.5 mi · 19,943 people · home $187,000
Dixon questions
Is Dixon, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dixon scores better for retirees than 13% of Missouri towns and quieter than 88%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.6).
How much does a house cost in Dixon?
The median owner-occupied home in Dixon is valued at $134,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,904, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $644 a month.
What is the weather like in Dixon?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 20.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.0 inches of precipitation a year and 10.9 inches of snow.
Does Dixon get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dixon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 7, 2008. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)