Dixon is a small town of 288 in Montana, with a median household income of $39,306
and a 17.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dixon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dixon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dixon 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: 87.9
Dixon's overall cost of living index is 87.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dixon costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dixon, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$118,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$679
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,306
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Dixon's violent crime rate is 214.6 per 100,000 residents
— 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
214.6 /100k
Property Crime
363.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dixon is served primarily by Dixon Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dixon, MT
National Avg
School District
Dixon Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dixon sees average highs of 36.8°F in January
and 86.0°F in July,
with 35.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.4 inches of snow per year.
Dixon's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dixon roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $118,800 and median rent is $679/month.
Dixon's violent crime rate is 214.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 363.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dixon are operated by Dixon Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.6:1. 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dixon, MT has a population of 288, a median household income of $39,306, and an unemployment rate of 17.7%.
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.
Dixon averages 36.8°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.8 inches
with about 49.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dixon, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59831.
The population of Dixon, Montana is 288 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dixon: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $118,800, median household income $39,306, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dixon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
