Dix, New York

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Population in 2010: 3,864.
Population change since 2000: -7.9%
 
Males: 1,862  (48.2%)
Females: 2,002  (51.8%)
Median resident age:

44.1 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 14891.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,063 (it was $33,081 in 2000)
Dix:

$55,063
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,508 (it was $16,682 in 2000)

Dix town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $157,038 (it was $66,300 in 2000)
Dix:

$157,038
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $207,064; detached houses: $214,879; townhouses or other attached units: $157,583; in 2-unit structures: $203,811; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $843,030; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $493,187; mobile homes: $119,131
March 2022 cost of living index in Dix: 98.5 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Dix, NY (2010)
    • 3,71796.2%White alone
    • 551.4%Two or more races
    • 421.1%Hispanic
    • 220.6%Asian alone
    • 140.4%American Indian alone
    • 120.3%Black alone
    • 20.05%Other race alone

Races in Dix detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (19.0%), Italian (16.3%), Irish (15.4%), English (15.0%), United States (8.4%), Dutch (5.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 533 feet

Land area: 36.1 square miles.

Population density: 107 people per square mile   (very low).

Dix, New York map

74 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.8%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Dix town:

2.4% ($1,606)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Union, NY (47.9 miles , pop. 56,298).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (66.8 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (186.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Watkins Glen, NY (1.5 miles ),
Montour Falls, NY (1.6 miles ),
Montour, NY (1.8 miles ),
Reading, NY (2.1 miles ),
Burdett, NY (2.2 miles ),
Odessa, NY (2.4 miles ),
Millport, NY (2.6 miles ),
Catlin, NY (2.6 miles )

Latitude: 42.35 N, Longitude: 76.90 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 607

Distribution of median household income in Dix, NY in 2022
Dix satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 7 buildings, average cost: $135,400
  • 2020: 10 buildings, average cost: $146,100
  • 2019: 9 buildings, average cost: $146,100
  • 2018: 9 buildings, average cost: $146,100
  • 2017: 9 buildings, average cost: $146,100
  • 2016: 9 buildings, average cost: $146,100
  • 2015: 8 buildings, average cost: $146,100
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $143,200
  • 2013: 11 buildings, average cost: $117,500
  • 2012: 7 buildings, average cost: $85,700
  • 2011: 13 buildings, average cost: $92,600
  • 2010: 9 buildings, average cost: $50,100
  • 2009: 7 buildings, average cost: $64,100
  • 2008: 6 buildings, average cost: $177,800
  • 2007: 9 buildings, average cost: $70,600
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $112,800
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $107,700
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $50,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Dix, NY residents
Average permit cost in Dix, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.3%
New York:

4.4%
Historical population in Dix, NY
Historical housing units in Dix, NY
Most common industries in Dix, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (8.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.7%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Public administration (6.9%)
  • Machinery (6.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (12.1%)
  • Construction (11.7%)
  • Chemicals (7.0%)
  • Public administration (6.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (12.1%)
  • Health care (11.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.9%)
  • Public administration (7.4%)
  • Social assistance (7.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Dix, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.1%)
  • Child care workers (3.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.8%)

Average climate in Dix, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Dix, New York average temperatures Dix, New York average precipitation Dix, New York humidity Dix, New York wind speed Dix, New York snowfall Dix, New York sunshine Dix, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 92.1. This is worse than average.

City:

92.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.156. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.156
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2011 was 2.25. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.25
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.0309. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0309
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.50. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.50
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Dix-area historical tornado activity is slightly below New York state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/30/1955, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 2.1 miles away from the Dix town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 tornado 25.1 miles away from the town center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dix-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 169.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 189.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 312.3 miles away from Dix center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 219.3 miles away from Dix center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 217.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 225.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Schuyler County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Dix topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Dix:

  • SCHUYLER COUNTY CHHA (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; WATKINS GLEN, NY)
  • ARNOT HEALTH SCHUYLER DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 3 miles away; MONTOUR FALLS, NY)
  • SCHUYLER HOSPITAL, INC Critical Access Hospitals (about 3 miles away; MONTOUR FALLS, NY)
  • SCHUYLER HOSPITAL INC AND LONG TERM CARE UNIT S N F (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; MONTOUR FALLS, NY)
  • SCHUYLER COUNTY CHAPTER NYS ARC (Hospital, about 3 miles away; MONTOUR FALLS, NY)
  • BETHANY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; HORSEHEADS, NY)
  • BETHANY MANOR HRF (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; HORSEHEADS, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dix:

  • Corning Community College (about 19 miles; Corning, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,036)
  • Ithaca College (about 22 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 6,781)
  • Cornell University (about 23 miles; Ithaca, NY; FT enrollment: 20,360)
  • Tompkins Cortland Community College (about 33 miles; Dryden, NY; FT enrollment: 3,884)
  • Hobart William Smith Colleges (about 36 miles; Geneva, NY; FT enrollment: 2,476)
  • SUNY College at Cortland (about 40 miles; Cortland, NY; FT enrollment: 6,838)
  • Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (about 40 miles; Mansfield, PA; FT enrollment: 2,826)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Dix: Hidden Valley Camp (A), Watkins Glen Yacht Club (B), Watkins Glen Station (C), Watkins Glen International (D), Village Marina (E), Montour Falls Yacht Club (F), Lembeck's Marina (G), Glen Harbor Marina (H), Ervay's Marina (I), Watkins Glen Municipal Hall (J), Schuyler County Court House (K), Schuyler County Jail (L), Dix Town Hall (M), Watkins Glen Fire Department (N), Beaver Dams Volunteer Fire Department (O). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Dix include: Saint Mary of the Lake Roman Catholic Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), First Presbyterian Church (C), Saint James Episcopal Church (D), First Methodist Church (E), Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Townsend Cemetery (1), Beaver Dams Cemetery (2), Cooley Cemetery (3), Saint Marys Cemetery (4), Greenwood Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Swamps: Bad Indian Swamp (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Townsend Creek (A), Quarter Mile Creek (B), Hemlock Run (C), L'Hommedieu Creek (D), Seneca Lake Inlet (E), Glen Creek (F), Hamilton Creek (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Dix include: Marina Park (1), Lakeside Park (2), Watkins Glen State Park (3), Catharine Creek Wildlife Management Area (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Schuyler County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

61.0%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.5%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

12.7%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.1%
Whole state:

7.4%

People in group quarters in Dix in 2010:

  • 122 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 19 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 8 people in group homes intended for adults

People in group quarters in Dix in 2000:

  • 120 people in nursing homes
  • 24 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 17 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 4 people in other group homes
  • 3 people in religious group quarters

For population 15 years and over in Dix:

Marital status in Dix, NY
  • Never married: 20.9%
  • Now married: 52.8%
  • Separated: 4.0%
  • Widowed: 8.8%
  • Divorced: 13.6%

For population 25 years and over in Dix:

  • High school or higher: 81.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.6%
  • Unemployed: 9.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.3
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dix, NY (based on Schuyler County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,3592
Mainline Protestant2,35422
Evangelical Protestant3298
Other153
None13,286-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
This county:

1.05 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Schuyler County:

0.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

1.05 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Schuyler County:

3.69 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
Schuyler County:

12.12 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.1%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Schuyler County:

24.3%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

17.5%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Dix:

  • WGMF (1490 AM; 0 kW; WATKINS GLEN, NY; Owner: CHEMUNG COUNTY RADIO, INC.)
  • WLNL (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; HORSEHEADS, NY; Owner: LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA, INC.)
  • WWLZ (820 AM; 4 kW; HORSEHEADS, NY; Owner: CHEMUNG COUNTY RADIO, INC.)
  • WABH (1380 AM; 10 kW; BATH, NY)
  • WFLR (1570 AM; 5 kW; DUNDEE, NY; Owner: LAKES COUNTY COMMUNICATION CORP.)
  • WPIE (1160 AM; 5 kW; TRUMANSBURG, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ITHACA LTD. N.A.)
  • WEHH (1590 AM; 5 kW; ELMIRA HTS/HORSEHEAD, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • WELM (1410 AM; 5 kW; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LIMITED)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTKO (1470 AM; 5 kW; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE II BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHCU (870 AM; 5 kW; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WATS (960 AM; 5 kW; SAYRE, PA; Owner: WATS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dix:

  • WNGZ (104.9 FM; MONTOUR FALLS, NY; Owner: CHEMUNG COUNTY RADIO, INC.)
  • WQNY (103.7 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE II BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCBA-FM (98.7 FM; CORNING, NY; Owner: EOLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOKN (99.5 FM; SOUTHPORT, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • WFLR-FM (95.9 FM; DUNDEE, NY; Owner: LAKES COUNTRY COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WLVY (94.3 FM; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • WGMM (97.7 FM; BIG FLATS, NY; Owner: EOLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSQE (91.1 FM; CORNING, NY; Owner: WSKG PUB. TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WNKI (106.1 FM; CORNING, NY; Owner: CHEMUNG COUNTY RADIO, INC.)
  • W205BR (88.9 FM; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WENY-FM (92.7 FM; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: EOLIN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYXL (97.3 FM; ITHACA, NY; Owner: EAGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPGI (100.9 FM; HORSEHEADS, NY; Owner: CHEMUNG COUNTY RADIO, INC.)
  • WMTT (94.7 FM; TIOGA, PA; Owner: EUROPA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPHR (106.9 FM; AUBURN, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCIY (88.9 FM; CANANDAIGUA, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WFXF (107.3 FM; SOUTH BRISTOL TOWNSH, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNVE (95.1 FM; HONEOYE FALLS, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • W236AK (95.1 FM; CORNING, NY; Owner: EUROPA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W201CO (88.1 FM; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Dix:

  • WETM-TV (Channel 18; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: SMITH TELEVISION OF NEW YORK LICENSE HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WENY-TV (Channel 36; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: LILLY BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • W60AD (Channel 60; SAVONA, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WYDC (Channel 48; CORNING, NY; Owner: WYDC, INC.)
  • W26BF (Channel 26; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: WYDC, INC.)
  • W21BW (Channel 21; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK INC.)
  • W59DG (Channel 59; ELMIRA, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W20BL (Channel 20; BATH, NY; Owner: WYDC, INC.)
  • W16AX (Channel 16; ITHACA, NY; Owner: WSYT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 7.7mTotal length
  • $4,975,000Total costs
  • 2,224Total average daily traffic
  • 172Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

1
  • Montour Townsend Rd .5 Mi W Of Hospital (Lat: 42.353056 Lon: -76.870000), Type: 120.7, Overall height: 119.8 m, Registrant: Northeastern Broadcasting Inc, Endic-ott, Phone: (607) 785-2658


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dix, NY
  • 50.4%Utility gas
  • 27.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.9%Electricity
  • 4.2%Wood
  • 1.1%Coal or coke
  • 0.5%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dix, NY
  • 44.8%Utility gas
  • 35.1%Electricity
  • 13.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.7%Wood
  • 0.6%No fuel used


Dix compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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