Paxton, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Walton County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
621
Population
167/sq mi density
$57,917
Median Income
$24,358 per capita
$121,900
Home Value
$151,704 Zillow
$876
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,900 home value, $876/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
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
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) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in |
Paxton has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.6").