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Baxter, IA
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Baxter, IA
At a Glance
How Baxter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baxter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Baxter a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Baxter residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,915. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 984 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baxter is $162,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,316. Median rent is $693/month, with 38.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Baxter reports 364 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,858/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Baxter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baxter has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.