At a Glance
Median Income
$48,938
$26,449 per capita
Home Value
$87,900
Zillow: $148,460
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
19.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paxton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paxton residents earn a median household income of $48,938 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,449. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paxton is $87,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,460. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
21.0% of adults in Paxton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paxton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population320
Median Age28.2 yrs
Density571/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$48,938
Per Capita$26,449
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$1,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,900
Rent
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$148,460
Housing Units172
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
Elevation524 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute16 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Paxton was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.