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About Baxter
City in Iowa, United StatesBaxter is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. Baxter is located 33 miles (53 km) northeast of Des Moines. The population was 962 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Baxter
The typical Baxter home is worth about $277,000, up 7.8% in a year, 15% above the Iowa typical home.
Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Health in Baxter
Health Grade B
Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 89% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Iowa
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Baxter
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.
Schools in Baxter
All Baxter schools →School Grade B
The public schools Baxter’s kids attend outperform 64% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within IA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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