What are the schools like in Dix, IL?

Dix is served primarily by Rome CCSD 2. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Dix?

The median household income in Dix, IL is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Dix, IL?

Dix has an average high temperature of 38.8°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.7 inches.

Dix, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Dix, IL affordable or expensive?

Dix's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dix is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $85,800 and the median rent is $352 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dix, IL?

Dix has a violent crime rate of 92.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 427.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dix, IL a Good Place to Live?

Dix is a small town of 544 in Illinois, with a median household income of N/A and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Dix stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dix is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dix city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 84.1

Dix's overall cost of living index is 84.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dix costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dix, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$85,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$352	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dix's violent crime rate is 92.9 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.9 /100k

Property Crime

427.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Dix is served primarily by Rome CCSD 2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dix, IL	National Avg
School District	Rome CCSD 2	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dix sees average highs of 38.8°F in January and 87.5°F in July, with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation and 9.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dix, IL
Average High — January	38.8°F
Average High — July	87.5°F
Annual Precipitation	44.2"
Annual Snowfall	9.7"

Demographics

Metric	Dix, IL	National Avg
Population	544	—
Median Age	40.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.0%	22.2%
65 and over	17.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kell, IL 4 mi Walnut Hill, IL 6 mi Mount Vernon, IL 9 mi Woodlawn, IL 9 mi Centralia, IL 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Dix

Dix, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62830

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dix, IL affordable or expensive?

Dix's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dix roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $85,800 and median rent is $352/month.

What is the crime rate in Dix, IL?

Dix's violent crime rate is 92.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 427.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dix?

Public schools in Dix are operated by Rome CCSD 2. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 11.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dix, IL a good place to live?

Dix, IL has a population of 544, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Dix?

Dix averages 38.8°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches with about 9.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dix?

Dix, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62830.

What is the population of Dix?

The population of Dix, Illinois is 544 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dix?

Key numbers for living in Dix: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $85,800, median household income N/A, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dix side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.