Information on Dixon, Lee County
The City of Dixon is located in the state of Illinois, in Lee County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Dixon City HALL, Lee County
| Dixon City Hall's address | Dixon Dixon Municipal Building PO BOX 386 DIXON IL 61021 United States | |
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| Phone number of Dixon City Hall | Not available | |
| Dixon, IL email | Not available | |
| Dixon official website | ci.dixon.il.us | |
| Mayor of Dixon | ||
| Lee County, Illinois: Vital Records | Dixon vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Illinois birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Dixon
What county is Dixon IL in?Dixon, IL is located in Lee County |
Where is Dixon, Illinois ?Dixon lies in Lee County, in the northern part of the country, within the state of Illinois. Situated about 100 miles west of Chicago and 54 miles south of Rockford, Dixon is positioned along the Rock River, providing a central locale within the northern Illinois region. |
What is the cost of living in Dixon IL ?The cost of living in Dixon, Illinois (Lee County) is relatively affordable. Housing costs average around $130,000 for a home, while monthly transportation expenses are approximately $700. Groceries are also reasonable, averaging about 10% lower than the national average, making Dixon an economical choice for residents. |
Dixon administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Illinois |
| County | Lee - other counties in Illinois |
Dixon building department, IL
If you're planning a construction project in Dixon, IL, obtaining the necessary permits is a key step. Requests for these permits should be directed to the Dixon Building Department, which handles all inquiries regarding new constructions, renovations, and other structural projects. It's important to contact their office directly to get up-to-date information on the associated fees and the time it may take to process your application. This will ensure a smooth and compliant progression of your building plans.
| If you have inquiries related to construction permits, inspections, code enforcement, or building regulations, we recommend contacting Dixon's town hall or Lee County authorities directly. |
Demography of Dixon
| Name of Dixon inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 15 941 inhabitants | 41 / 2 069 | ||
| Population density in Dixon | 2 027,8 pop/sq mi (783,0 pop/km²) | |||
Air quality
| Dixon Air Quality Today | 50 (Good) |
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Events nearby
| Extreme Midget Wrestling | 2025-06-26 at Rocks Falls Amer Legion Post | ||
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| GUTFELD LIVE 25 Featuring Greg Gutfeld and special guest Tom Shillue | 2025-06-08 at BMO Center | ||
| BERT KREISCHER: PERMISSION TO PARTY | 2025-09-18 at BMO Center | ||
| ZACH WILLIAMS CROWDER MATT MAHER | 2025-11-06 at BMO Center | ||
 | Rock & Roll Institute Concert (June 20) | 2025-06-20 at District Bar and Grill | |
 | Rock & Roll Institute Concert (June 27) | 2025-06-27 at District Bar and Grill | |
 | Peter Antoniou | 2025-07-13 at District Bar and Grill |
List of Passport Facilities in Dixon, IL
Where to apply for a passport in Dixon, IL? There are 1 passport offices in Dixon, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| DIXON POST OFFICE | 405 W 2ND STREET | 8152845015 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Dixon
There are 11 bank branches in Dixon.
Midland States Bank is the most popular bank in Dixon with 2 branch offices, followed by The First National Bank in Amboy with 2 branch offices and then U.S. Bank National Association with 2 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Dixon:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Midland States Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| The First National Bank in Amboy | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| U.S. Bank National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B. | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Community State Bank of Rock Falls | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Fifth Third Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Woodforest National Bank | 1 | Full Service Retail Office |
Dixon administrative numbers
| Dixon City code | 1720162 |
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| Dixon City postcode | 61021 |
Toponymy and translation of Dixon
| Serbian: Диксон | Chinese: 迪克森 |
Transportation modes in Dixon
| Airport | Whiteside County Airport 12.3 miles Albertus Airport 28.4 miles Chicago Rockford International Airport 31.3 miles |
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Dixon territory
| Dixon area | 7,86 sq mi (20,36 km²) |
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| Dixon altitude | 715 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 41.843 Longitude: -89.4788 Latitude: 41° 50' 35'' North Longitude: 89° 28' 44'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Namesake of Dixon |
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| Natural parks | Dixon isn't part of a natural park |
What is Dixon close to?
Leaflet | Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
| Nearby cities include: Nelson, Franklin Grove, Harmon and Amboy | ||
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| Polo | Polo | Ashton |
| Nelson |  | Franklin Grove |
| Nelson | Nelson | Franklin Grove |
| Nelson 7.3 miles | Franklin Grove 9.2 miles | Harmon 9.4 miles |
| Amboy 9.7 miles | Polo 11.1 miles | Sterling 11.5 miles |
| Rock Falls 12 miles | Ashton 13.3 miles | Oregon 13.9 miles |
| Mount Morris 14.5 miles | Coleta 17.1 miles | Milledgeville 17.4 miles |
| Sublette 18.8 miles | Deer Grove 19.4 miles | Leaf River 19.8 miles |
| Ohio 19.9 miles | West Brooklyn 20 miles | Forreston 20.3 miles |
| Adeline 20.6 miles | Walnut 20.6 miles | Tampico 21.6 miles |
Distance between Dixon and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1660 miles | Houston : 897 miles | Philadelphia : 760 miles |
| Phoenix : 1358 miles | San Antonio : 995 miles | San Diego : 1636 miles |
| Dallas : 743 miles | San Jose : 1743 miles | Jacksonville : 907 miles |
| Indianapolis : 226 miles closest | San Francisco : 1795 miles | Austin : 922 miles |
| Columbus : 363 miles | Fort Worth : 761 miles | Charlotte : 655 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Dixon, IL
Elementary schools in Dixon
Jefferson Elementary School
District of Dixon Unified School District 170Lowest grade : 2, Highest grade : 3
Students : 397
Madison School
District of Dixon Unified School District 170Lowest grade : 4, Highest grade : 5
Students : 449
Washington Elementary School
District of Dixon Unified School District 170Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 1
Students : 520
Middle schools in Dixon
Reagan Middle School
District of Dixon Unified School District 170Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 604
High schools in Dixon
Dixon High School
District of Dixon Unified School District 170Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 802
Private schools in Dixon
St Anne Elementary School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 99
St Mary Elementary & Junior High School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 202
Leisure and activities in Dixon surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Miller Golf Complex | Timber Creek |
| Edgewood Golf Course to Polo 7 miles | Lost Nation Golf Club |
| Emerald Hill to Sterling 8.3 miles | Rock River Country Club to Rock Falls 9.7 miles |
| Shady Oaks Country Club to Amboy 12.7 miles | Oregon Country Club to Oregon 14.5 miles |
| Silver Ridge Golf Club to Oregon 16.1 miles | Lake View Golf & Country Club to Sterling 16.5 miles |
Other information on the City of Dixon
| Nuclear power plant | Byron Nuclear Generating Station 30 mile |
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