At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$30,551 per capita
Home Value
$89,700
Zillow: $284,975
Median Rent
$821/mo
14.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
12.8% smoking rate
How Maxwell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maxwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maxwell a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maxwell residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,551. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,126 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maxwell is $89,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,975. Median rent is $821/month, with 14.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
9.5% of adults in Maxwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maxwell has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population230
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$30,551
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$3,307M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,700
Rent$821
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$284,975
Housing Units110
Rent Burden14.3%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,594/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
Elevation2,712 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Maxwell was founded in 1894.
The median home in Maxwell was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.