About Dixon
Set in the western part of Kentucky, Dixon is a tiny community, home to 919 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Dixon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 735 residents per square mile.
📰 Dixon News Today
- Kentucky family mourns loss of 24- year-old who died in motorcycle accident WBKO · Aug 13
- Schedule - Webster County Trojans (Dixon, KY) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Obituary information for Martha Jean Franey Ziemer Funeral Home · Mar 24
- House fire in Dixon ruled total loss amid Webster County water shortage WFIE | 14 News · Feb 2
- Obituary for Paul Edward Merritt Boone Funeral Home · Apr 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dixon Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Dixon — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏫 Schools in Dixon
- Dixon Elementary School
- Webster County Area Technology Center
- Webster County High School
- Webster County Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)919
Rank in state#218 of 418
Land area1.25 sq mi
Density735/sq mi
Coordinates37.5137, -87.6884