Dixon, Missouri
20 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1936 and the latest in 2004. It stands in Union Township. It lies in ZIP code area 65459. The Survey maps it on the Dixon quadrangle. 1,232 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,168 feet above sea level.
Population over time
2 figuresDixon fell from 1,549 to 1,232 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,549 | |
| 2020 | 1,232 | -317 (-20%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
10 surveys from 20 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1936 USGS Waynesville quadrangle1:48000
- 1942 USGS Waynesville quadrangle1:62500
- 1944 USGS Waynesville quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1954 USGS Dixon quadrangle1:24000, 4 printings
- 1954 USGS Springfield quadrangle1:250000, 6 printings
- 1954 USGS Waynesville quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1958 USGS Springfield quadrangle1:250000
- 1959 USGS Springfield quadrangle1:250000
- 1982 USGS Lebanon quadrangle1:100000
- 2004 USGS Dixon quadrangle1:24000
Fires near this place
58 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 58 fires within 5 miles of Dixon between 1992 and 2005, burning about 1,118 acres in total. None started naturally. 7 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 32 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 7 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 7 |
| Smoking | 7 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 3 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 2 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 July 1997 | Smoking | 2.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 12 May 1993 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 300 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 12 May 1993 | Equipment and vehicle use | 8.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 9 April 1995 | Debris and open burning | 40 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 7 April 1993 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 7 April 1993 | Arson/incendiarism | 25 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 7 April 1993 | Debris and open burning | 20 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 7 April 1993 | Debris and open burning | 40 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
1 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 1 working within 5 miles of Dixon: 1 past producer. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 86 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Dixon in 86 storm reports between 1994 and 2026: 39 hail, 31 thunderstorm wind, 10 flash flood, 6 heavy rain. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2013 | Flash Flood | Dixon | $100,000 | Widespread flooding was reported around the Dixon area from the Maries River. Several homes had water in them and numerous streets were impassable. |
| April 1994 | Hail | Dixon | $50,000 | Strong winds broke six to eight inch tree limbs, toppled several build board signs and downed a few power lines. Large hail also covered the ground at Dixon. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Dixon | $30,000 | A swath of hail ranging between quarter and tennis ball size was reported in Dixon. |
| February 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | $10,000 | Several trees were reported down on power lines. |
| July 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | $10,000 | no account filed |
| August 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | $5,000 | A state official reported that a tree fell down on a home in Dixon. |
| July 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | $5,000 | A large tree branch fell onto a car and severely damaged it. Time was estimated by radar. |
| June 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | $5,000 | Several trees and power lines were reported down on Highway 133 west of Dixon. |
| May 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | $5,000 | Thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees and power lines. |
| June 2005 | Flash Flood | Dixon | $5,000 | Heavy thunderstorms caused flash flooding in a few buildings in downtown Dixon. |
| May 1995 | Hail | Dixon | $5,000 | Large hail dented several cars. |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | $5,000 | Strong winds broke six to eight inch tree limbs, toppled several build board signs and downed a few power lines. Large hail also covered the ground at Dixon. |
| May 1997 | Hail | Dixon | $5,000 | no account filed |
| March 2019 | Hail | Dixon | $2,000 | Up to half dollar sized hail was reported on the eastern side of town. The hail did only minor damage to a few vehicles. |
| March 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | $2,000 | Several pictures from Facebook showed minor wind damage to roofing material and shingles blown off a couple homes. The siding and a gutter was blown off the side of a house. An outbuilding was blown several hundred feet into a field. |
| June 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | $2,000 | Thunderstorm winds destroyed a greenhouse. |
| May 1995 | Hail | Dixon | $2,000 | A large severe thunderstorm produced large hail in Waynesville, including the sheriff's office. The same storm knocked down several trees and produced large hail at Dixon. A few cars were dented by the hail. |
| June 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | $500 | Large trees were blown or uprooted across the northern half of the county. Power lines were also blown down in the Dixon area. |
| April 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | - | A tree was down on Highway 28. |
| May 2024 | Flash Flood | Dixon | - | Flash flooding was reported at the Locust Street and Soccer Field Road low water crossing in Dixon. Water was also over the roadway at Cottonwood Drive in Dixon. |
| June 2020 | Heavy Rain | Dixon | - | The Mesonet station DW2956 reported 2.14 inches of rainfall. |
| June 2019 | Flash Flood | Dixon | - | Nearly a foot of water was reported over several roads in Dixon. Rainfall was measured at 1.46 inches at the Dixon Fire Station at the time of the report. |
| August 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | - | Several trees were reported down on Highway 28 south of Dixon. |
| September 2018 | Heavy Rain | Dixon | - | The Mesonet station D2956, reported a 24 rain total of 3.11 inches. |
| September 2016 | Heavy Rain | Dixon | - | The observer measured 4.01 inches of rainfall since the morning. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | - | Numerous trees were blown down around Dixon. |
| December 2015 | Flash Flood | Dixon | - | Route O was closed due to flooding near the intersection of Highway 28. |
| January 2013 | Hail | Dixon | - | There were several public reports of golf ball sized hail and a picture was posted on a local TV station website. Time was estimated by radar. |
| May 2012 | Heavy Rain | Dixon | - | A storm total rainfall of 3.59 inches was measured. Minor street flooding was reported. |
| June 2012 | Heavy Rain | Dixon | - | A trained spotter recorded 1.30 inches of rainfall in one hour. |
| May 2011 | Heavy Rain | Dixon | - | A total rainfall of 2.74 inches was measured from multiple rounds of thunderstorms. |
| December 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | - | The public reported a 65 mile per hour wind gust. |
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | - | A cooperative observer reported trees down in Dixon from a thunderstorm wind gust. |
| May 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | - | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed numerous trees. |
| May 2008 | Flash Flood | Dixon | - | A few roads across the county were flooded. The area that appeared to be impacted the greatest was near Fort Leonard Wood. |
| August 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked down a few trees along Hancock Road south of Dixon. |
| September 2008 | Flash Flood | Dixon | - | Three to five inches of rain fell over Pulaski County resulting in flooding of small streams, creeks, and two rivers. The Gasconade and Big Piney rivers appeared to be impacted the greatest as they flooded numerous roads and low lying areas. Low water crossings countywide were impassable to motorists. Also, a section of Highway 133 at Fox Crossing was closed due to flooding, while numerous city streets in Dixon were flooded. A section of Highway O at its intersection with Jones Creek was flooded. |
| September 2007 | Flash Flood | Dixon | - | Thunderstorms with excessive rainfall caused creeks and streams near Dixon to experience minor flooding. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | - | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few power poles. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees that blocked a section of Highway 28. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | - | Trees were downed from severe thunderstorm wind gusts near the intersection of Highways 28 and MM. |
| July 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | - | Several large tree limbs were downed from severe thunderstorm wind gusts. |
| April 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | - | Strong winds snapped off the tops of several trees and broke tree limbs of all sizes. |
| May 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | - | Pulaski County Sheriff and weather spotters reported numerous trees down in the northeast part of the county. |
| May 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | - | A large severe thunderstorm produced large hail in Waynesville, including the sheriff's office. The same storm knocked down several trees and produced large hail at Dixon. A few cars were dented by the hail. |
| June 1994 | Hail | Dixon | - | Large trees were blown or uprooted across the northern half of the county. Power lines were also blown down in the Dixon area. |
| April 2017 | Hail | Dixon | - | no account filed |
| April 2016 | Hail | Dixon | - | no account filed |
| May 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Dixon | - | no account filed |
| May 2012 | Hail | Dixon | - | no account filed |
| March 2012 | Hail | Dixon | - | no account filed |
| March 2012 | Hail | Dixon | - | no account filed |
| March 2012 | Hail | Dixon | - | no account filed |
| March 2012 | Hail | Dixon | - | no account filed |
| May 2011 | Hail | Dixon | - | no account filed |
| June 2011 | Hail | Dixon | - | no account filed |
| June 2011 | Hail | Dixon | - | no account filed |
| December 2010 | Hail | Dixon | - | no account filed |
| April 2007 | Hail | Dixon | - | no account filed |
| March 2007 | Hail | Dixon | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helm | 3.3 miles | 17 | |
| Franks | 4.0 miles | 20 | |
| Hancock | 4.7 miles | 17 | |
| Three Island Resort | 6.0 miles | 20 | |
| Mazzaville Resort | 6.2 miles | 20 | |
| Wheelers Mill | 7.2 miles | 17 | |
| Piney End Resort | 7.8 miles | 20 | |
| Riverside (historical) | 8.1 miles | 22 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Dixon | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q962375 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 749667. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.









