Baxter, IA
Living in Baxter
Bikeability14
Walkability38
Commute45
Public Transit20
Affordability89
Public Safety78
Airports25
Hospitals77
Colleges70
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Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1kPopulation-149 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age
20%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian99%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate33%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$9.5k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector62%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office19%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$128kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$514Median Monthly Rent+$164 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K6%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas63%
Crime
Violent Crime in Baxter
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Jasper County32
Property Crime in Baxter
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Jasper County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Baxter
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding39
Tornado23
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Baxter, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Baxter, IA
Newton Christian School
10 miles, SE
St Francis Catholic School
19 miles, NE
Marshalltown Christian School
19 miles, NE
Central Iowa Christian School
22 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Baxter, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Baxter, IA
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
10 miles, SE
Story County Hospital
19 miles, NW
Unitypoint Health-Marshalltown
20 miles, NE
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Baxter, IA
Des Moines International Airport
33 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
64 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
74 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
131 miles, E