Dixon
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Dixon, Illinois, is a small but lively city set along the Rock River, renowned for its historic charm and picturesque scenery. The birthplace of President Ronald Reagan, Dixon features lovely parks, a revitalized downtown, and a welcoming community atmosphere. It's an ideal destination for history enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful Midwest getaway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
18,988
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.84°, -89.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,050
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$3,150
Cashless
76
English
100
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
-4.7°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-38.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
966 mm
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SQI
Distance
19 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 67/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.