Dix Illinois Map

About Dix, Illinois

Dix is a locality in Jefferson County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 568. The population density is 103.7 people per km². Dix is located at 38.4417°N, 88.9376°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62830.

Dix, Illinois, unfolds across a landscape shaped by gentle slopes and the patient work of water. It lies 53.6 miles east of O Fallon, IL (from O Fallon, IL: bearing 101°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-north-west of Mount Vernon. Fields, a patchwork quilt of ripening corn and soybeans, stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy breath of summer heat, their edges fringed with the stoic green of oak and hickory. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume that clings to the quiet afternoons. Even the roads, worn smooth by countless journeys, seem to follow the natural contours of the land, winding with an easy grace that mirrors the unhurried passage of time in this corner of Jefferson County. The history of Dix is written in the careful cultivation of its soil and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of this community, its economy tethered to the bounty of the land, a cycle of planting and harvest that has sustained families through changing seasons. While grand monuments are few, the character of Dix is found in the enduring strength of its rural heritage, the quiet pride of those who have called it home, and the simple beauty of a life lived in close communion with the rhythms of nature.

About This Dix Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dix, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.441716, -88.937564. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Dix and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Dix includes the ZIP code (62830), telephone area code (618), county seat of Jefferson County (Mount Vernon), and school district assignment (Mount Vernon Township High School District 201). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dix is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.