Minnesota
Baxter is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 8,804. Residents earn $71,272 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Baxter receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Baxter offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Baxter is $71,272, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Baxter is $298,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,123 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Baxter is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 77 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,003 per 100,000, 155% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Baxter has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches, including 48.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,272 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,962 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,020 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,335 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,376 |
| County GDP | $4,044M |
| Restaurants | 219 |
| Healthcare | 256 |
| Retail | 381 |
| Manufacturing | 112 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,830 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.62% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.6% |
| Census Median | $298,400 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $356,269 |
| Median List Price | $379,900 |
| Median List Price | $379,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $225 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 12.9% |
| Inventory | 31 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,123 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,830 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.62% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,321/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Total Violent | 76.8/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 25.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 51.2/100K |
| Total Property | 5,003.2/100K |
| 155% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 102.4/100K |
| Theft | 4,849.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 51.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.6 inches |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,190 ft (363 m) |
| Area | 18.9 sq mi (48.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3439°N, 94.2760°W |
| County FIPS | 27035 |
Winner: Republican by 31.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.7% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Total Area | 18.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Restaurants | 219 |
| Retail Stores | 381 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.6% |