Paxton Authority

Paxton is a middle-income small town of 4,131 with home prices 2.2× below the Illinois median.

Paxton, Illinois

In Crawford County, Illinois, Paxton anchors a community of 4,131. Median household income is $62,386.

Definition and scope

Paxton sits within Crawford County, Illinois, one of Illinois's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 15.

Who lives here

Paxton has approximately 4,131 residents. The median age is 39.3 years. Roughly 73% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $120,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 92.2%
• Black or African American: 0.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Paxton is $62,386. Poverty rate stands at 8.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.0%. Educational attainment: 19.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Paxton:

• Public schools: 4
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Paxton Airport. Federal court business routes through Ford County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Rantoul, Illinois.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 798 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6a.

References

• Illinois State Authority — state-level reference for Illinois.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.