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Paxton, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Walton County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
621
Population
167/sq mi density
$57,917
Median Income
$24,358 per capita
$121,900
Home Value
$162,016 Zillow
$876
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
551
Violent Crime/100K
3,183 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,900 home value, $876/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
551 violent crimes/100K (45% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Paxton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 167/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9726°N, 86.3118°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Walton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in |
Paxton has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (3.3").