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Paxton, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
4,201
Population
1,382/sq mi density
$60,470
Median Income
$31,431 per capita
$116,700
Home Value
$145,881 Zillow
$922
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
286
Violent Crime/100K
1,001 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,470 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,700 home value, $922/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
286 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Paxton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°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. The area receives 18.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 783 ft (239 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,382/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4563°N, 88.1034°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vermilion Regional (DNV) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in |
Paxton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.7").