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Paxton, IL
City in Ford County, Illinois.
Population
4,131
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,361
ZIP codes
0
Paxton and its ZIP codes
Paxton at a glance
- Paxton is about 6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,386 a year, 25% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,400 (54% below Illinois) and median rent is $784 a month.
Local data for Paxton, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paxton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,386
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$120,400
Median rent
$784/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,239), Irish Americans (596), Italian Americans (163).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ford County. PPP loans are for Paxton.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,289
5,525 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,422
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.86M
FY 2026, $6,492 per person
How people get to work
Paxton, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paxton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
334
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paxton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Paxton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LodaVillage | 4.2 mi | 1.5 |
| LudlowVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| ElliottVillage | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| BuckleyVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| MelvinVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| RankinVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| RantoulVillage | 11 mi | 8.5 |
| GiffordVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| RobertsVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Cissna ParkVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| PenfieldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| DeweyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Gibson CityCity | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| ThawvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ThomasboroVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| East LynnCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paxton, IL in?
- Paxton is in Ford County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Paxton, IL?
- About 4,131 people live in Paxton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paxton?
- Nearby places include Loda (4.2 mi), Ludlow (4.8 mi), Elliott (9 mi), Buckley (10 mi), Melvin (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023