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Baxter, MN

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Population
9,217
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,210 ft
Median Home Value
$324,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,154/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$70,688
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MinnesotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MinnesotaNearest larger communitySartell, Minnesota50 miles away · 19,918 residents.

About Baxter

Baxter is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, situated adjacent to the Mississippi River within the Brainerd micropolitan area. Established in the early twentieth century around a tie-treating plant for the Northern Pacific Railroad, the community of approximately 9,000 is located in a scenic terminal moraine region filled with lakes and ponds. Local students attend public schools in the Brainerd Public Schools district, including Brainerd High School.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Heat ImpactA+98.4rating

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