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Paxton, CA
Census-designated place in Plumas County, California.
Population
0
Land area
0.3sq mi
ZIP codes
0
Paxton and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plumas County. PPP loans are for Paxton.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,946
6,610 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,569
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$262M
FY 2026, $13,250 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Paxton, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
77
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Paxton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TwainCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 7.2 |
| Indian FallsCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.8 |
| KeddieCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| Crescent MillsCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4.2 |
| QuincyCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4.2 |
| Meadow ValleyCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 8.5 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 8 |
| CaribouCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| East QuincyCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 12.1 |
| TaylorsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 3.2 |
| CanyondamCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Bucks LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10.3 |
| BeldenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| PrattvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Spring GardenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| East ShoreCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paxton, CA in?
- Paxton is in Plumas County, California.
- What is the population of Paxton, CA?
- About 0 people live in Paxton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paxton?
- Nearby places include Twain (1 mi), Indian Falls (2.8 mi), Keddie (4 mi), Crescent Mills (7.2 mi), Quincy (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023