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Paxton, IL
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Paxton, IL
At a Glance
How Paxton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paxton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Paxton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Paxton residents earn a median household income of $60,470 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,431. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paxton is $116,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,881. Median rent is $922/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Paxton reports 286 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,001/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.1% of adults in Paxton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paxton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.