Baxter, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
8,804 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,272 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$298,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$539 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,058 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Crow Wing County
3
Brainerd Urban Area
3
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Crow Wing County
5
Brainerd Urban Area
4
Minnesota
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (57%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 9
Feb 1 8 14
Mar 1 9 26
Apr 2 3 42
May 3 0 53
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 3 0 57
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 1 8 29
Dec 1 8 14

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Baxter Elementary
<1 miles, NW · 4.6star
Forestview Middle
1 miles, SW · 4.1star
Lake Region Christian School
2 miles, E · 5star
Riverside Elementary
3 miles, E · 4.1star
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Colleges

Central Lakes College-Brainerd
3 miles, E · 1.9star
Saint Johns University
53 miles, SW · 4.1star
College of Saint Benedict
54 miles, SW · 3.2star
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Hospitals

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
18 miles, E · 4.1star
Lakewood Health System
22 miles, NW · 4.1star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
56 miles, S · 1star
Bemidji Regional Airport
86 miles, N · 1star
Range Regional Airport
99 miles, NE · 1star
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