At a Glance
Violent Crime
471/100K
2,331/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
26°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Paxson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paxson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paxson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Paxson reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,331/100K.
Education
100.0% of adults in Paxson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(197% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paxson has an average annual temperature of 26°F (-4°C).
Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population20
Density0/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$320,632
Rent Burden16.9%
Crime
F
Violent471/100K
Property2,331/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Climate
Avg Temp26°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain18.7 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation3,325 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Broadband9.0%
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (142 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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