About Paxton
Paxton, FL is a tiny community located in northwestern Florida, home to 668 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Paxton is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.72 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 180 residents per square mile.
📰 Paxton News Today
- Schedule - Paxton Bobcats (Paxton, FL) Girls Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 12
- Red Level Varsity Softball @ Paxton MaxPreps · Aug 15
- Texas Senate: Cornyn vs Paxton showdown; Can Dems win in Florida? The Hill · May 21
- Cornyn and Paxton running ads in Florida for an audience of one: Trump San Antonio Current · Mar 31
- Texas AG investigates Florida-based company Celsius over marketing energy drinks to teens WPEC · Jun 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Paxton Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Paxton — but the Florida one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Paxton
- 2A Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Paxton
- Lakewood Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Paxton
- PAXTON SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeTown
Population (2024)668
Rank in state#357 of 411
Land area3.72 sq mi
Density180/sq mi
Coordinates30.9726, -86.3118