At a Glance
Median Income
$56,806
$30,883 per capita
Home Value
$198,800
Zillow: $295,208
Median Rent
$850/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
264/100K
2,510/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
21.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
298 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baxter a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baxter residents earn a median household income of $56,806 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,883. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,565 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baxter is $198,800 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,208. Median rent is $850/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Baxter reports 264 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,510/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in Baxter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baxter has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,278
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density406/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,806
Per Capita$30,883
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty21.2%
County GDP$5,269M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,800
Rent$850
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$295,208
Housing Units770
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent264/100K
Property2,510/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault132/100K
Burglary462/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days298/yr
Rain60.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,066 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Baxter was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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