Maxwell is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 859 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.

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ZIP code50161

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Living in Maxwell

Housing in Maxwell

$338K▲ 3.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Maxwell home is worth about $338,000, up 3.7% in a year, 41% above the Iowa typical home.

Only 4 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Schools in Maxwell

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School Grade C+

The public schools Maxwell’s kids attend trail 64% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictCollins-Maxwell Comm School DistrictSchools1

Collins-Maxwell Middle/High School C+High · Grades 6–12 · 190 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 Maxwell is

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Nearby towns

Collins5 mi Cambridge7 mi Elkhart9 mi Colo9 mi Nevada10 mi Huxley10 mi Mingo10 mi Rhodes11 mi Valeria12 mi Alleman12 mi

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