Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Paxton is a small town in Indiana with a population of 320. Residents earn $48,938 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Paxton receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Paxton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Paxton is $48,938, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Paxton is $87,900, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Paxton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,938 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,449 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,421 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 372 |
| County GDP | $1,163M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,738 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.98% |
| Commute Time | 16.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $87,900 |
| 69% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,738 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.98% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,727/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 32.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.2 inches |
| 24% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 524 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 571/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0217°N, 87.3885°W |
| County FIPS | 18153 |
Winner: Republican by 52.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.0% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 571/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.2% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 16.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |