Dixon is a city in northern Pulaski County, Missouri, United States, with a population of 1,549 at the time of the 2010 census.

[4][5] The community takes its name from Dixon, Illinois, the native home of a share of the railway builders.

The headwaters of the north flowing Maries River are located along the northwest edge of the community.

Streams along the south and east sides of the city flow into the Gasconade River, which is approximately five miles to the southeast.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), all land.

38.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.