At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$31,170 per capita
Home Value
$114,700
Zillow: $277,150
Median Rent
$842/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
14.5% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paxton residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,170. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 398 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paxton is $114,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,150. Median rent is $842/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
23.3% of adults in Paxton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paxton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population643
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density624/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$31,170
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$526M
Avg Weekly Wage$897
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,700
Rent$842
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$277,150
Housing Units248
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,726/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain20.9 in/yr
Elevation3,056 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Paxton was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.