Paxton, Nebraska
Village · Population 506 · #195 in Nebraska
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About Paxton
Paxton, NE is a tiny community located in western Nebraska, home to 506 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Paxton holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.03 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 491 residents per square mile.
📰 Paxton News Today
- Schedule - Paxton Tigers (Paxton, NE) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 3
- Hershey man killed in Highway 30 crash between Sutherland and Paxton knopnews2.com · Aug 3
- Dave Leroy Thompson Obituary (2026) - Paxton, NE - Draucker Funeral Home - Ogallala Legacy obituary · Jul 27
- A Trump-voting Nebraska pastor is running for Senate as a Democrat. He insists it’s in good faith. Flatwater Free Press · May 7
- Pete Ricketts PAC funded Ken Paxton after plea deal sent convicted child abuser to Nebraska Heartland Signal · Jul 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Paxton Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Paxton — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Paxton
- Ole's Big Game Steakhouse & Lounge — steak house
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Paxton
- PAXTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)506
Rank in state#195 of 528
Land area1.03 sq mi
Density491/sq mi
Coordinates41.1234, -101.3520