At a Glance
Median Income
$7,198
$5,097 per capita
Home Value
$93,500
Zillow: $125,359
Violent Crime
165/100K
1,439/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
71.0% high school+
Unemployment
65.9%
74.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
290 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?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baxter residents earn a median household income of $7,198 , which is 90% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $5,097. The unemployment rate stands at 65.9% (1731% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 74.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baxter is $93,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,359. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average).
Safety & Crime
Baxter reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,439/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Baxter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
71.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baxter has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population153
Median Age23.5 yrs
Density1,020/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans91.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$7,198
Per Capita$5,097
Unemployment65.9%
Poverty74.4%
County GDP$3,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
F
Home Value$93,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$125,359
Housing Units45
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property1,439/100K
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,153/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,037 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+71.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Broadband51.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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