Paxton, IL
Living in Paxton
Bikeability44
Walkability49
Commute93
Public Transit19
Affordability95
Public Safety69
Airports22
Hospitals46
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.2kPopulation-234 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate34%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$8.1k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$95kMedian Home Value+$5k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$522Median Monthly Rent+$89 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K50%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas75%
Crime
Violent Crime in Paxton
United States45
Illinois50
Ford County40
Property Crime in Paxton
United States48
Illinois43
Ford County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Paxton
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding41
Tornado23
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Paxton, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Paxton, IL
St Malachy School
10 miles, S
Christ Lutheran High School
10 miles, N
Heritage Preparatory Academy
12 miles, N
St Paul's Lutheran School
19 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Paxton, IL
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
25 miles, S
Lakeview College of Nursing
33 miles, SE
Illinois State University
47 miles, W
Illinois Wesleyan University
47 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Paxton, IL
Gibson Community Hospital
14 miles, W
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center
23 miles, E
The Carle Foundation Hospital
24 miles, S
Osf Heart of Mary Medical Center
24 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Paxton, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
30 miles, S
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
85 miles, W
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
93 miles, SW