ZIP Code 61021

Dixon is a city and the county seat of Lee County, Illinois, United States. The population was 15,733 as of the 2010 census, down from 15,941 in 2000. The city is named after founder John Dixon, who operated a rope ferry service across the Rock River, which runs through the city. The Illinois General Assembly designated Dixon as "Petunia Capital of Illinois" in 1999. It was the boyhood home of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan. The Lincoln Monument State Memorial marks the spot where Abraham Lincoln joined the Illinois militia at Fort Dixon in 1832 during the Black Hawk War. In April 2012, Dixon Municipal Comptroller Rita Crundwell was indicted by a Federal Grand Jury for embezzlement. She used the money to pay for her lavish lifestyle and what became one of the nation's best-known quarter horse-breeding programs, among other things. On February 6, 1984, Ronald Reagan returned to Dixon to celebrate his 73rd birthday. He toured his boyhood residence and held a parade in his honor. On May 16, 2018, Matthew Milby, a 19-year-old student, entered Dixon High School and fired shots during graduation practice. He was pursued by School Resource Officer Mark Dallas, of the Dixon Police Department. After firing shots at the officer, the shooter was wounded by Dallas as he returned fire. Milby was diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder and initially found unfit to stand trial. On July 14, 2022 he pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm in a school building; he was sentenced to prison.

History

Dixon is the primary city name, but also Nelson are acceptable city names or spellings, Grand Detour, Prairieville, Walton on the other hand no longer accepted or obsolete and are no longer used as a designation. The official name is Dixon. Around 1828, Joseph Ogee, a man of mixed French and Native American descent, established a ferry and a cabin along the banks of the Rock River. In 1829, an employee of Ogee was named postmaster at the newly constructed post office. On May 4, 1873, the Truesdell Bridge collapsed resulting in the deaths of 45 people. On September 12, 1885, two young men walked along a county road south of Dixon, one a farm hand named Joseph M. Mosse and the other, Frank C. Thiel, a traveling salesman from Elgin, IL. As the two men passed a gulch the farmhand struck and killed the salesman with a knife and a walnut baluster he was seen carrying under his arm. He then buried the body in the culvert. In April 2012, Dixon Municipal Comptroller Rita Crundwell was indicted by a Federal Grand Jury for embezzlement. In February 2013, Crund well was sentenced to almost 20 years in prison. In May 2018, Matthew Milby, a 19-year-old student, entered Dixon High School and fired shots during graduation practice. He was pursued by School Resource Officer Mark Dallas, of the Dixon Police Department. After firing shots at the officer, the shooter was wounded by Dallas as he returned fire. There were no additional injuries. Milby was diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder and initially found unfit to stand trial. On July 14, 2022 he pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm towards a peace officer and aggravated discharge in a school building.

Geography

Dixon has a hot summer humid continental climate (Köppen: Dfa) with four seasons. The winters are generally cold and see frequent snowfall, while the summers are warm and humid. Average monthly precipitation ranges from 1.43 inches (36 mm) in February to 4.88 inches (124mm) in June. A low of -32°F (-35°C) was recorded during the JanuaryFebruary 2019 North American cold wave, and a record high of 110°F (43°C), recorded during a 1936 heat wave. According to the 2010 census, Dixon has a total area of 7.862 square miles (20.36 km²), of which 7.43 sq miles (19.24 km²) (or 94.51%) is land and 0.432sq miles (1.12 km² (or 5.49%) is water. The city has a population of 2,816 (or 1.7% of the city's population) with a population growth rate of 0.4% from 2000 to 2010. Dixon is located on the Ohio River, which flows through the town. The town is located in the Ohio Valley, which is a tributary of the Ohio and Ohio rivers. It has an average temperature of 82°C (28°F) and an average rainfall of 1.4 inches (44mm) per year. The area has a dry season, with average monthly precipitation of 4.8 inches (120 mm) per month.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, 15,941 people, 5,681 households, and 3,488 families resided in the city. The city consisted of 6,138 housing units at an average density of 970.3 per square mile (374.6/km²) The city's racial makeup included 86.33% White, 10.48% African American, 0.14% Native American,0.82% Asian, 1.10% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race comprised 4.30% of the population. The median income for a household in theCity was $35,720, and $45,088 for a family. The per capita income for the city was $16,630. About 5.7% of families and 10.1% of those under the age of 18 were below the poverty line, including 10.7 per cent of those age 18 and 12.0 per cent for those age 65 or over. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was2.94. For every 100 females, there were 110.5 males. For each 100 females aged 18 and over, there are 112.6 males. The population was spread out, with 20.9% under the Age of 18, 8.9%. from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 20.7%. from 45 to 64, and 14.9 per cent who were 65 years of age or older.

Economy

Dixon is a regional employment hub and is part of two fast growing distribution and warehousing and food processing districts. The biggest industries are healthcare and government. Healthcare employs over 1,700, while government jobs approach 1,500. The Dixon Correctional Center employs over 600 workers, as does the Department of Transportation. KSB Hospital has nearly 1,000 employees. The largest are Raynor Garage Doors, Donaldson Inc., Borg Warner, and Spectrum Brands. Fifteen miles away in Ashton, Crest Foods employs over600 workers, and is a major employer in the Dixon area. It is located on I-88 West and the other, the I-39 Logistics Corridor.

Arts and culture

Every summer Dixon holds the annual Petunia Festival featuring a parade, carnival (Farrow shows), country concert, fireworks show, and a 5K racethe Reagan Run. The Downtown district has become a National Historic District. The Rock River which runs through the center of Dixon has been designated a National Waterway by the Federal Government. One aspect of this small town is that an individual can kayak the Rock River to the city's downtown docks and join a public Yoga session on the riverfront. The Northwest Territory Historic Center is a History Research and Learning Center housed in President Ronald Reagan's boyhood South Central School. Restored with the dedicated support of the townspeople and Reagan colleagues, the Center is proudly affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution. The city has numerous festivals throughout the year including: Gardenstock Arts & Music Fest, Venitian Night on the Riverfront, a downtown wine festival, Blues-Brews-and BBQ, Reagan Trail Days, and the fall Scarecrow Festival. An iconic arch along Galena Avenue, just south of the Rock river, features the word "Dixon" in neon glasswork. Though commonly referred to as the Dixon Arch, the proper name for the structure is the War Memorial Arch. The Center houses the Veterans History Project Regional Center, auditorium, research library, historical exhibits, art gallery, surround-sound theater, and museum store. It is located in the former home of President Reagan's father, George H.W. Bush.

Parks and recreation

The Dixon Park District owns more than 1,100 acres (450 ha) of land. The parks range from Lowell Park's 200 acres (81 ha) which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lee County, of which Dixon is the County Seat, offers many recreational areas and campgrounds. Over 7,000 campsites are located within 17 miles of the city. Tourists from nearby Chicago take advantage of Lee County's recreational opportunities, particularly during summer weekends, adding approximately 20,000 people to the area's population. The county seat is Dixon, which is located on the banks of the Mississippi River. The city's population is approximately 2,000. It is the county seat for Lee County and has a population of approximately 1,800. The town of Dixon is located near the city of Dixon, Illinois, and is located in the eastern part of the Lee County portion of the county. The population is about 2,100. The County Seat is Dixon. The area's largest employer is the Dixon School District, which has a workforce of about 1,500. The school district has a budget of about $20 million for the year. It also has an annual budget of $1.5 million, or about $3 million. It has a total population of about 3,000, or approximately 1.7 million. The district has two historic parks platted in 1842, one of which is a National Register-listed historic site. The park district also has a rural Meadows Park which encompasses 567 acres (229 ha).

Infrastructure

Dixon is a regional center for healthcare. The community has KSB Hospital, 4 adult clinics, a children's clinic, 2 dialysis centers, 2 urgent care clinics, and is home to Sinnissippi Mental Health Center and the Northern Illinois Cancer Center. There is also a hospital, an infirmary, and a clinic for the mentally ill at the Dixon Correctional Center. The Mabley State Mental Health complex is also located in Dixon. It is located on the Illinois Turnpike, which runs from Chicago to Springfield. It was built in the early 1900s and is one of the oldest towns in the state. The town has a population of about 3,000 people. It has been the site of several World War II battles, including the Battle of the Bulge, which took place in the late 1930s and early 1940s. It also has been home to the U.S. Army Signal Corps, which was based in the area from the 1940s to the 1950s. The city has a history of being involved in the Second World War and the Korean War, which ended in 1953. It had a role in the creation of the Chicago River and the Chicago Skyline, which ran through the town. The Chicago River runs through the city and was used as a waterway for the Chicago area. The village also has a lake, which is used for recreation and as a source of drinking water for the community. The waterway was also used for the construction of the city's first train station.

Airport

Dixon is served by the Dixon Municipal, Charles R Walgreen Field Airport. The airport is a general aviation only airport. Dixon is located on the banks of the Ohio River. The city is home to the Dixon Air Force Base, which was built in the 1930s. The town is also home to Dixon High School, a public high school, and the Dixon Airport, which opened in 1958. It was named after a former mayor of the town, Charles W Walgreen, who died in 1959. It is also known as the "Dixon Airport" for its proximity to the city's central business district. It has a population of 2,000. The Dixon Airport is located near the town's downtown area, on the Ohio-Illinois border, and has a total population of 3,500. It also has a private airport, Dixon Municipal Airport, and a private airfield, Dixon Air Force Air Field, which were both built in 1950s and 1960s.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Dixon, Lee County, Illinois = 87. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 52. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 79. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Dixon = 3.7 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 15,274 individuals with a median age of 38.9 age the population dropped by -5.08% in Dixon, Lee County, Illinois population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,801.60 residents per square mile of area (695.64/km²). There are average 2.3 people per household in the 6,318 households with an average household income of $43,314 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 11.60% of the available work force and has dropped -5.66% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 17.08%. The number of physicians in Dixon per 100,000 population = 142.7.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Dixon = 34.8 inches and the annual snowfall = 30.6 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 101. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 191. 86 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 12.2 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 45, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Dixon, Lee County, Illinois which are owned by the occupant = 63.32%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 54 years with median home cost = $85,730 and home appreciation of 0.28%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $17.69 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,961 per student. There are 12.9 students for each teacher in the school, 1232 students for each Librarian and 1232 students for each Counselor. 5.71% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 9.51% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 4.42% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).