About Dixon
Dixon is a tiny community in eastern Iowa with an estimated population of 204.
Officially, Dixon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.12 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,700 residents per square mile.
📰 Dixon News Today
- William Hall Dixon Obituary | Iles Funeral Homes | Des Moines, IA Tribute Archive · Aug 7
- Curator Guided Tour of 'Orchestrating Community: The Public Service of Iowa Conductor James Dixon' The University of Iowa · Apr 29
- Linda A. Giesen - View Obituary & Service Information - Jones Funeral Home Jones Funeral Home - Dixon, IL · Jun 18
- Man accused of honking outside homes faces 40 harassment, disorderly charges KWQC · Apr 7
- Dana G. Dixon Obituary (2026) - Orlando, FL - Baldwin Brothers Funerals & Cremation Society - Orlando Legacy obituary · Jul 3
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What Makes Dixon Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Dixon — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.12 sq mi.
- Positioned in eastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)204
Rank in state#659 of 940
Land area0.12 sq mi
Density1,700/sq mi
Coordinates41.7421, -90.7824