Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
26%
Dix, IL
Area Guide
A laid-back village just north of Mount Vernon
Affordable
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Secluded
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Quiet
Located in the northern stretches of Jefferson County, Dix is a quiet village in the township of Rome. Dix exudes a true small-town atmosphere, spanning just two square miles with a population of 461. Being primarily residential, Dix offers numerous apartments available for rent in a secluded locale.
Although Dix feels tucked away from it all, the village is just a short drive down Highway 37 from Mount Vernon. Dix is also about an hour’s drive from the many metropolitan delights of Saint Louis. Direct access to Interstate 57 connects Dix to countless surrounding communities and beyond.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,500
Average: $60,388
Education
73
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
239
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dix has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dix, IL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Rome Community Cons Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
308 Students
Rome Community Cons Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
308 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.