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Paxton, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Keith County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
643
Population
624/sq mi density
$73,750
Median Income
$31,170 per capita
$114,700
Home Value
$255,504 Zillow
$842
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
316 sunny days/yr
66
Violent Crime/100K
2,579 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,700 home value, $842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Paxton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,056 ft (931 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 624/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1234°N, 101.3520°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Keith County County |
| Nearest Airport | North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Paxton has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").