Dix, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 458 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.3%
 
Males: 236  (51.7%)
Females: 222  (48.3%)
Median resident age:

41.2 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62830.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-652,004,470 (it was $12,222 in 2000)
Dix $-652,004,470
IL $76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,745 (it was $12,463 in 2000)

Dix village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $90,286 (it was $62,200 in 2000)
Dix:

$90,286
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $103,836; detached houses: $109,638; mobile homes: $64,976

Median gross rent in 2022: $349.

March 2022 cost of living index in Dix: 83.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.2%
(19.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 30.0% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Dix, IL (2022)
    • 50193.5%White alone
    • 183.4%Two or more races
    • 61.1%Hispanic
    • 50.9%Black alone

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Dix, Illinois as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Dix is 135 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (17.8%), English (15.2%), American (8.1%), Irish (6.7%), Polish (5.7%), Swedish (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/07/1894

Elevation: 580 feet

Land area: 2.09 square miles.

Population density: 219 people per square mile   (very low).

Dix, Illinois map

7 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.3%
Illinois:

14.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Dix village:

1.5% ($921)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (71.5 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (244.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kell, IL (2.0 miles ),
Walnut Hill, IL (2.5 miles),
Mount Vernon, IL (3.0 miles ),
Woodlawn, IL (3.0 miles ),
Wamac, IL (3.4 miles ),
Centralia, IL (3.4 miles ),
Irvington, IL (3.4 miles ),
Central City, IL (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 38.44 N, Longitude: 88.94 W

Area code: 618

Distribution of median household income in Dix, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Dix, IL in 2022
Dix satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.3%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +20 (+4.2%).
Most common industries in Dix, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.2%)
  • Educational services (10.7%)
  • Health care (9.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (7.6%)
  • Public administration (6.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.2%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (15.2%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (4.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.3%)
  • Educational services (15.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.1%)
  • Social assistance (6.1%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (5.1%)
  • Private households (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Dix, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Carpenters (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Child care workers (6.1%)
  • Financial managers (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)

Average climate in Dix, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Dix-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 74% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/18/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 26.1 miles away from the Dix village center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 12/18/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.8 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 45 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dix-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 260% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 57.2 miles away from Dix center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 57.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 62.9 miles away from Dix center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 70.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 93.9 miles away from Dix center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 59.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jefferson County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Dix topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Dix:

  • SSM HEALTH BUSINESSES (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; MOUNT VERNON, IL)
  • HOSPICE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN (Hospital, about 9 miles away; MOUNT VERNON, IL)
  • OAK TERRACE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; MOUNT VERNON, IL)
  • SUTTON HOUSE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; MOUNT VERNON, IL)
  • DAVITA - MT VERNON DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; MOUNT VERNON, IL)
  • WHITE OAK REHABILITATION AND HCC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MOUNT VERNON, IL)
  • CROSSROADS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; MOUNT VERNON, IL)

Amtrak station near Dix:

  • 13 miles: CENTRALIA (103 E. BROADWAY) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dix:

  • Kaskaskia College (about 16 miles; Centralia, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,867)
  • Rend Lake College (about 22 miles; Ina, IL; FT enrollment: 2,778)
  • McKendree University (about 49 miles; Lebanon, IL; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • John A Logan College (about 49 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 53 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 14,539)
  • Southwestern Illinois College (about 54 miles; Belleville, IL; FT enrollment: 9,085)
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 63 miles; Edwardsville, IL; FT enrollment: 11,933)

Public elementary/middle school in Dix:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Jefferson Fire Protection District Station 3 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: George Corbett - Football player.

Jefferson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Dix that have no violations reported:

  • DIX-KELL WATER COMMSSION (Population served: 1,863, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This village:

1.9 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

40.4%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.8%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Banks with branches in Dix (2011 data):

  • COMMUNITY FIRST BANK OF THE HEARTLAND: Dix Branch at 312 North Main Street, branch established on 1909/06/09. Info updated 2011/11/09: Bank assets: $143.4 mil, Deposits: $123.5 mil, headquarters in Mount Vernon, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Cedar Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Dix:

Marital status in Dix, IL
  • Never married: 31.3%
  • Now married: 28.6%
  • Separated: 3.9%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 28.8%

For population 25 years and over in Dix:

  • High school or higher: 92.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dix, IL (based on Jefferson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant17,21271
Mainline Protestant2,26020
Catholic1,4092
Black Protestant1,0867
Other2813
None16,579-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Jefferson County:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 34
Here:

8.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.0%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Jefferson County:

27.6%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.8%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

51.4%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Dix:

46.6%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Dix:

29.4
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Dix:

19.8%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Dix:

15.9%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Dix:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Dix:

37.7%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Dix:

54.7%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

73.6%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Dix, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$3,980
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,107
Other and Unallocable 0$0 3$684
Totals for Government 0$0 11$5,771

Dix government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $55,000 ($120.09)
    Regular Highways: $26,000 ($56.77)
    Financial Administration: $20,000 ($43.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($17.47)
    General Public Buildings: $7,000 ($15.28)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $12,000 ($26.20)

Dix government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $17,000 ($37.12)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $80,000 ($174.67)
    Highways: $12,000 ($26.20)
    Other: $3,000 ($6.55)
  • Tax - Property: $14,000 ($30.57)

Dix government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $126,000 ($275.11)

Strongest AM radio stations in Dix:

  • WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WMCL (1060 AM; 2 kW; MCLEANSBORO, IL; Owner: DANA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • WJBD (1350 AM; 0 kW; SALEM, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WGGH (1150 AM; 5 kW; MARION, IL)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dix:

  • WBMV (89.7 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC)
  • WVSI (88.9 FM; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WJBD-FM (100.1 FM; SALEM, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WRXX (95.3 FM; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WIBV (102.1 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: BENJAMIN STRATEMEYER)
  • WDML (106.9 FM; WOODLAWN, IL; Owner: VOLUNTEER BROADCASTING OF ILLINOIS)
  • K201FL (88.1 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WNSV (104.7 FM; NASHVILLE, IL; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • WDLJ (97.5 FM; BREESE, IL; Owner: KM RADIO OF BREESE, L.L.C.)
  • WCXO (96.7 FM; CARLYLE, IL; Owner: CLINTON COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W217AK (91.3 FM; SALEM, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WMIX-FM (94.1 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO. OF ILLINOIS)

TV broadcast stations around Dix:

  • W29CI (Channel 29; SALEM, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WPXS (Channel 13; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • WSIU-TV (Channel 8; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)

Dix fatal accident list:

Jul 12, 2017 02:25 PM, Sr-37 Main St, Cr-39, Lat: 38.439794, Lon: -88.937747, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Jul 17, 2016 11:00 AM, I-57 (Ken Gray Expressway), Lat: 38.442583, Lon: -88.953228, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 19, 2014 11:34 PM, Sr-37 (Main St), Lat: 38.453628, Lon: -88.940886, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 28, 2013 03:05 AM, I-57, Lat: 38.438703, Lon: -88.952044, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jun 20, 2012 11:10 AM, Sr-37, Lat: 38.458489, Lon: -88.941858, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 3
Jul 20, 2009 03:03 AM, I-57, South, Lat: 38.436850, Lon: -88.952931, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 29, 2005 11:27 AM, I-57, Lat: 38.448480, Lon: -88.955370, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 30Number of bridges
  • 262ft / 80.3mTotal length
  • 181,525Total average daily traffic
  • 67,246Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Dix, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 141960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Dix, IL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Dix)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Main St (Lat: 38.441722 Lon: -88.936167), Call Sign: WYC665,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.430 MHz, Grant Date: 08/17/2023, Expiration Date: 09/15/2033, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:

  • MOBILE L2, Lat: 38.425000 Lon: -88.942778, Call Sign: WPFK518,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.235 MHz, Grant Date: 06/04/2014, Expiration Date: 08/01/2024, Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Co, 1200 Peachtree Street, Ne, Box 123, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 582-6224, Fax: (404) 582-6209, Email:

  • WATER TANK NO. 2, 158 N. Main St. (Lat: 38.456361 Lon: -88.942694), Type: Tank, Structure height: 31 m, Call Sign: WQIJ504,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.762 MHz, Grant Date: 02/27/2008, Expiration Date: 02/27/2018, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2018, Certifier: Susan M Arthur, Registrant: National License Corp., 9050 Briarclift Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46256, Phone: (317) 849-5866, Fax: (317) 841-3328, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • DIX, 1 Mi S Of Town Adjacent To Railroad Tracks (Lat: 38.424778 Lon: -88.942278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 93 m, Call Sign: WNTI686,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2181.60 MHz, Grant Date: 01/06/2011, Expiration Date: 03/05/2021, Cancellation Date: 08/31/2011, Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad, 1400 Douglas St. Stop 0650, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-1777, Fax: (402) 233-3179, Email:

  • 1 Mi S Of Town Adj To Rr Tracks (Lat: 38.424750 Lon: -88.942278), Overall height: 93 m, Call Sign: WNTR348,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.368 MHz, 952.368 MHz, Grant Date: 06/21/2018, Expiration Date: 07/21/2028, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 So 15th St., Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:

  • DIX, Cr 2050 .3 Mi W Of Intsection Sr37 & Cr 2050 (Lat: 38.425000 Lon: -88.942778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 73.1 m, Call Sign: WQNX860,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6755.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/20/2021, Expiration Date: 06/30/2031, Certifier: David J Lachapelle, Registrant: Prokarma, 222 S 15th St Suite 505n, Omaha, NE 68102, Phone: (402) 522-5068, Fax: (402) 346-6676, Email:

  • ST03IP178, 440 Duncan Lane (Lat: 38.435139 Lon: -88.953472), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WQSE663,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10875.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/10/2013, Expiration Date: 09/10/2023, Cancellation Date: 05/08/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • MVN DIX WT, 1899 N Main St (Lat: 38.456278 Lon: -88.942583), Type: Tank, Structure height: 36 m, Overall height: 37 m, Call Sign: WRBY813,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 07/26/2018, Expiration Date: 07/26/2028, Certifier: Nathan T Stooke, Registrant: Wisper Isp, LLC, 9711 Fuesser Road, Mascoutah, IL 62258, Phone: (618) 206-4190, Email:

  • IL11937A, Off Duncan Lane (Lat: 38.435861 Lon: -88.952194), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WRXM627,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/31/2023, Expiration Date: 05/31/2033, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • DIX, On Cr 2050, .3 Mi. W Of Int. Of Sr 37 & Cr 2050 In Dix, Il. (Lat: 38.424861 Lon: -88.942639), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 93 m, Overall height: 93.9 m, Call Sign: WIR67,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6815.00 MHz, 6845.00 MHz, 6815.00 MHz, 6845.00 MHz, 6815.00 MHz, 6845.00 MHz, 6815.00 MHz, 6845.00 MHz, 6815.00 MHz, 6845.00 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 09/19/2018, Expiration Date: 10/15/2028, Registrant: Norfolk Southern, 650 West Peachtree St Nw, Atlanta, GA 30308, Phone: (404) 582-6244, Fax: (404) 582-6244, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Dix)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: AMERICAN AA-1 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5677L, N5677L, N-5677L, Serial Number: AA1-0077, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 04/11/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 06/20/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Lincoln Duncan, 315 Duncan Ln, Dix, IL 62830
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 737CZ, N737CZ, N-737CZ, Serial Number: 17269326, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 09/21/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 01/19/1981
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Building Material Center Phils, 540 W South St, Dix, IL 62830, Other Owners: Joseph Phillip Pittman, Janet R Pittman

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 11. The highest number of fire incidents - 24 took place in 2016, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Dix, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (45.4%), and Structure Fires (32.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Dix, IL
    • 8345.4%Outside Fires
    • 5932.2%Structure Fires
    • 4021.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 10.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Dix, IL
Most common first names in Dix, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles1276.8 years
James1171.9 years
William1081.5 years
Mary875.5 years
Betty674.4 years
Alice583.6 years
John582.2 years
Harry577.0 years
Ruby581.2 years
George571.0 years
Most common last names in Dix, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Davis980.9 years
Tate979.1 years
Mcbride878.3 years
Hawkins883.7 years
Riley779.3 years
Jones664.0 years
Tinsley682.5 years
Barnett580.0 years
Quarterman578.4 years
Myers589.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dix, IL
  • 37.2%Electricity
  • 34.3%Utility gas
  • 28.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dix, IL
  • 61.8%Electricity
  • 35.8%Utility gas
  • 2.4%No fuel used


Dix compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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