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Paxton, FL

Town in Walton County, Florida.

Population

686

Land area

3.7sq mi

People per sq mi

184

ZIP codes

0

Paxton and its ZIP codes

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Paxton at a glance

  • Paxton is 56% less dense than Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $61,136 a year, 18% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,200 (52% below Florida) and median rent is $860 a month.

Local data for Paxton, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Paxton, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$61,136

Poverty rate

11.0%

Median home value

$171,200

Median rent

$860/mo

Homeownership

78.9%

Bachelor's or higher

10.3%

Median age

50.8

Average commute

28.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Cuban Americans (99), Irish Americans (53), German Americans (30).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walton County. PPP loans are for Paxton.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,289

35,416 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$94,582

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$668M

FY 2026, $8,870 per person

Walton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Paxton, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.2%
  • Carpooled14.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home7.3%

Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Paxton, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

780

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

8,647

20.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 41°F

59.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Paxton, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.6%

U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts

Diabetes

14.6%

U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts

Smoking

18.2%

U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.7%

U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts

Cities near Paxton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Florala, ALTown3.1 mi10.5
Lockhart, ALTown3.3 mi1.1
Laurel HillCity9.5 mi4.2
Onycha, ALTown17 mi0.8
Horn Hill, ALTown18 mi2.6
Samson, ALTown18 mi4
Kinston, ALTown18 mi4.9
Libertyville, ALTown20 mi0.5
Carolina, ALTown22 mi1.1
Babbie, ALTown22 mi11.5
CrestviewCity22 mi17.5
Opp, ALCity22 mi23.7
DeFuniak SpringsCity22 mi14.2
Sanford, ALTown23 mi4.2
Andalusia, ALCity25 mi19.8
Geneva, ALCity26 mi15.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Paxton, FL in?
Paxton is in Walton County, Florida.
What is the population of Paxton, FL?
About 686 people live in Paxton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Paxton?
Nearby places include Florala, AL (3.1 mi), Lockhart, AL (3.3 mi), Laurel Hill (9.5 mi), Onycha, AL (17 mi), Horn Hill, AL (18 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023