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Baxter

A city of 1,247 people in Iowa
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Conserved land0.8%3 of 415 acres
Trails0.2 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves22 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Baxter

City in Iowa, United States
962Population
0.7 sq miArea
1,004 ftElevation

Baxter 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.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code50028
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Housing in Baxter

$277K▲ 7.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

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.

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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.

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