Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Maxwell is a small town in Iowa with a population of 789. Residents earn $85,789 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
Based on current data, Maxwell receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Maxwell stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Maxwell is $85,789, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Maxwell is $147,300, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Maxwell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches, including 28.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,789 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,705 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,395 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,610 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,581 |
| County GDP | $63,823M |
| Restaurants | 1,227 |
| Healthcare | 1,513 |
| Retail | 1,606 |
| Manufacturing | 341 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,943 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.71% |
| Commute Time | 27.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $147,300 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $323,521 |
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 35.3% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,943 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.71% |
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,653/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,513 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.1 inches |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 895 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 724/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8914°N, 93.3961°W |
| County FIPS | 19153 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.7% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 724/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.3% |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,513 |
| Restaurants | 1,227 |
| Retail Stores | 1,606 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 27.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |