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Baxter, Iowa, in Jasper county, is 28 miles SE of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 149 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,052.
In Baxter, about 57% of adults are married.
In 2000, Baxter had a median family income of $42,411.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 67% of the housing units in Baxter. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Baxter, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Baxter to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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