If you are looking to start a business or relocate your current business, the Paxton area may be the perfect place. Paxton is centrally located between six major cities, including Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Champaign, Bloomington and Springfield.

Information about Paxton

Population
4,473 (2010 census)

Local Government
Mayor/City Council

Zoning
Municipal Zoning: yes
County Zoning: yes

Tax Structure
Total Property Tax Rates for 2011
City: $0.87545
County: 1.27580
School: 5.33900
Other(s): 1.90550
Total: $9.39575/$1,000 Assessed value

Total Property Tax Rates for Two Previous Years
2010: $9.37641
2009: $9.82480

Total Sales Tax Rate: 6.25

Public Library: Paxton Carnegie Library

Fire Department - Yes (Volunteer)
Water Supplier: Municipal
Water Source: Well
Water Waste Treatment: Tertiary
General Waste Disposal: Yes
Interstate & Highways
Paxton is located on Interstate 57 and IL Route 9.
Railways
Canadian National

Airports
Nearest Public Airport: Paxton Airport
Nearest Commercial Airport: University of Illinois: Willard Airport in Champaign
Central Illinois Regional Airport: Bloomington (40 miles)

Banks
Buckley State Bank
Busey Bank
Farmers-Merchants National Bank
Federated Bank
First National Bank

Employment
Major Employers in the community:
Plastic Designs, Inc
Colmac Industries
Nexstep (O'Cedar Brands)
Paxton-Buckley-Loda School District
Heartland Healthcare
Illinois Knights Templar HOme
Paxton IGA Foodliner
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative
Gibson Area Health Agency