Paxton

A town in Walton County, Florida — population 888 as of 2020.

Flood Watch — Flood Watch issued October 4 at 2:09AM EDT until October 5 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Flood Advisory — Flood Advisory issued October 4 at 11:38AM EDT until October 4 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Rip Current Statement — Rip Current Statement issued October 4 at 2:14AM EDT until October 6 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Today 76°F Showers And Thunderstorms99% precip

Tonight 68°F Showers And Thunderstorms95% precip

Monday 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms72% precip

Monday Night 66°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms26% precip

News around Walton County

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Walton County BOCC News October 1

Seeking community members for volunteer advisory boards and committees

Make a Difference in Your Community! The Walton County Board of County Commissioners is seeking community members interested in serving on our volunteer advisory boards and committees.

Community Groups & Organizations

Walton County BOCC News October 2

Eagle Springs Maintenance Facility Ribbon Cutting

The Walton County Commission and Eagle Springs Golf and Recreation Center Director Shane Supple celebrated the official opening of a new maintenance facility this week. To see more, click on the link.

Events

Walton County BOCC News October 2

Walton – Okaloosa Counties Construction Traffic Advisory

Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Walton and Okaloosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

Transportation

Walton County BOCC News October 1

Walton Commissioners Set Millage and Budget

The Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) met for their final budget hearing of the year and set the new 2027 budget and millage rate for the county, including the millage rate for the North Walton Mosquito Control District.

Government & Civic

City of DeFuniak Springs News October 1

LEC's October 2026 Calendar of Events

Check Out What's Happening at the Life Enrichment Center

Events

Walton County BOCC News September 30

District 4 projects - District 4 Commissioner Donna Johns

For a discussion on District 4 projects with District 4 Commissioner Donna Johns, click on the link.

General

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Paxton by the numbers

Population 888Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Median age: 50.8
Persons per household: 2.3
Median household income: $61,136

2020–2024 ACS

Municipal office

Office: MAYOR
Address: PO BOX 5200, PAXTON, FL 32538

Municipal record

Official city site Map