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Baxter, IA


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Baxter, Iowa

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.

The People and Families of Baxter

In Baxter, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Baxter had a median family income of $42,411.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Baxter Housing

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.

Commuting

In Baxter, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Baxter, IA

Comparing Baxter to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women87
Senior Citizens85
Well-Paid Single Men76
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population65
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty74
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home64
Short Commute Times31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Rents52
Affordability of Property Taxes43
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