Maxwell, IA
Living in Maxwell
Bikeability19
Walkability38
Commute38
Public Transit28
Affordability83
Public Safety94
Airports34
Hospitals80
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
784Population-256 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate33%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone16%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-15% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office20%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$5.2k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$465Median Monthly Rent+$97 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K39%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
LP gas11%
Utility gas59%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Maxwell
United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17
Property Crime in Maxwell
United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Maxwell
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding34
Tornado21
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Maxwell, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Maxwell, IA
Ames Christian School
14 miles, NW
Ankeny Christian Academy
16 miles, SW
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
17 miles, SW
Sterling Education
20 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Maxwell, IA
Iowa State University
16 miles, NW
Grand View University
22 miles, SW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
24 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Maxwell, IA
Story County Hospital
8 miles, N
Mary Greeley Medical Center
15 miles, NW
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
22 miles, SE
Broadlawns Medical Center
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Maxwell, IA
Des Moines International Airport
28 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
69 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
87 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
135 miles, W