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Paxton

A town of 556 people in Florida
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Living in Paxton

Housing in Paxton

$152K▼ 0.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Paxton home is worth about $152,000, down 0.7% in a year, 60% below the Florida typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Paxton

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Most working residents leave Paxton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are DeFuniak Springs (22%), Crestview (8%) and Fort Walton Beach (6%). Half commute less than 35 miles.

DeFuniak Springs
22%
Crestview
8%
Fort Walton Beach
6%
Niceville
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Paxton →

Health in Paxton

Compared with Florida

11worse than FL

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

North Okaloosa Medical CenterCrestview · 22.1 mi · ER
Florida Department of Health in Walton County - Paxton BranchLaurel Hill · 0.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Paxton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Paxton →

Natural hazards in Paxton

86
Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 86% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Paxton →

Climate in Paxton

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Paxton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.

63° / 40°Winter
79° / 53°Spring
91° / 70°Summer
79° / 55°Fall
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Schools in Paxton

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School Grade A-

The public schools Paxton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 82% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within FL. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Nearest: Gladys N. Milton Memorial LibraryFlowersview · 1.6 miles · 30 hrs a week
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Wikimedia Commons · Map: Arkyan · CC BY-SA 3.0

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