Paxton
This tiny Illinois county seat has an unusual concentration of historic churches for its size, alongside cafés and restaurants in a compact central core. Paxton serves as the seat of Ford County and sits within walking distance of water.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population4,357
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 31 km19 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Paxton: quick answers
Where is Paxton?
Paxton is in Ford County, Illinois, United States, about 141 km87 miles in a straight line from Gary.
How do you get to Paxton?
The nearest airport is Savoy (CMI), about 45 min away by road. The nearest train station is Rantoul, about 15 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Paxton?
The warmest month is July, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -3°C26°F. The wettest month is May, with about 119 mm4.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Paxton?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 restaurants, 2 cafés and 11 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Paxton?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Urbana.