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.

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ZIP code50028

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Living in Baxter

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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Schools in Baxter

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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.

DistrictBaxter Comm School DistrictSchools2

Baxter Elementary School B+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 209 students Baxter High School BHigh · Grades 6–12 · 262 students

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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Where Baxter is

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