Paxton
City in Ford County, Illinois
Paxton is a city in Ford County, Illinois, with 4,450 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 797 ft (243 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Loda, 4.3 miles N.
- 4,450residents (2020 Census)
- 797 ftelevation · 243 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.9 km²
- 1,466 / sq mipopulation density
- 60957ZIP code
About Paxton
Paxton is a city in and the county seat of Ford County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,450 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Paxton
- Median household income
- $62,386
- Median home value
- $120,400
- Median rent
- $784/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Paxton had 4,450 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,450 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,466 per sq mi (566 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paxton at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Ford County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,450 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.04 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4563° N, 88.1034° W |
| ZIP code | 60957 |
| Official website | paxtonil.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1758239 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paxton
- Loda4.3 mi N
- Ludlow5.0 mi S
- Elliott9.1 mi W
- Buckley10.3 mi N
- Rankin10.9 mi E
- Melvin10.9 mi NW
- Rantoul11.0 mi S
- Gifford11.1 mi SE
- Roberts11.7 mi N
- Dewey13.4 mi SW
- Penfield13.4 mi SE
- Cissna Park13.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Paxton
What county is Paxton in?
Paxton is in Ford County, Illinois.
What is the population of Paxton, IL?
4,450 people lived in Paxton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paxton, IL?
The ZIP code of Paxton is 60957.
What is the elevation of Paxton?
797 feet (243 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paxton?
Loda (4.3 mi), Ludlow (5.0 mi), Elliott (9.1 mi), Buckley (10.3 mi), Rankin (10.9 mi).
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