Dix, Nebraska Myrtle Street, 2008
Dix’s story
140 years in pictures
Census counts: 248 in 1920, a peak of 420 in 1960, 187 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1972 on.
- 1886Dix is settled
DixNE
A town of 195, settled in 1886.
Photo: Publichall · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
195
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Typical home
$147K
+2.9% in a year
Household income
$53K
median
Median age
50.0
years
Jobs based here
6
A commuter town
Is Dix a good place to live?
1.2% of working residents work locally in Dix, below both Nebraska’s towns (34%) and U.S. towns (8%). Only 1 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Dix. Dix has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
195 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Dix: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dix, and how to reach them.
PowerHigh West Energy14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVillage of Dix water system2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Dix’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereKimball County ClerkKimball County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code6913369133 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dix.
Housing
A typical Dix home is worth about $147K
The typical Dix home is worth about $147,000, up 2.9% in a year, 47% below the Nebraska typical home. 84% of households own their home in Dix, above both the Nebraska town median (67%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%).
$147KZillow home value
Typical home value
Dix$147K
Nebraska$278K
+2.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Dix stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with the median household income lower than most
The median household income in Dix is $53,000. Jobs based in Dix fell to 6 in 2023, 114 fewer than in 2013. The average trip to work in Dix is 21 minutes.
1%work in town
| Dix | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Dix1%
Kimball61%
Omaha5%
Sidney4%
Gering2%
9 mi
median commute distance
6
jobs based in Dix
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Dix, expect four seasons and hot summers
Dix has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Dix’s July high is 88°F.
33″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–42°
Spring32–61°
Summer54–85°
Fall33–63°
Sep 26
typical first frost
May 15
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
More of Dix’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
42% of adults have high blood pressure in Dix. No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Dix. 17% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Dix.
| Dix | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 34% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 28% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
2 better16 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Dix | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16.2% | 19.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.1% | 77.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.2% | 6.1% |
Kimball Health Services
9.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Dix faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Dix
16pages on Dix
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Dix; the nearest are
Summit Christian CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Gering42.3 mi$8,278 tuitionNortheastern Junior CollegeCommunity college · Public · Sterling, CO43.9 mi$5,730 in-state tuitionUniversity of Northern ColoradoUniversity or college · Public · Greeley, CO84.9 mi$12,416 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Dix residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Dix for work
Where Dix’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
6jobs based in Dix
1%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Dix
Village in Kimball County, Nebraska, United States
Dix is a village in Kimball County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 187 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1886
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,554 ft
- ZIP code
- 69133
- Area code
- 308
Questions about Dix
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dix, NE a good place to live?
Dix has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.