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Baxter, IA

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Population
984
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,005 ft
Median Home Value
$166,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$900/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,952
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Baxter

Located northeast of Des Moines, Baxter has the kind of small-town charm where neighbors know each other and community pride runs deep. The town has a quirky history, too. Back in the 1880s, residents picked up nearly every building and moved a mile down the road to meet the new railroad tracks. Today, that collaborative spirit is best seen in the town library, which shares its space and book collection directly with the local school. It is an easy commute to the metro for anyone seeking a quieter pace.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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