BaxterMN
A town of 8,966. Healthier than 73% of U.S. towns.
What makes Baxter stand out
The 3 things Baxter does most differently from other towns.
Baxter has grown 13.2% since 2010
7,610 people in 2010; 8,966 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Baxter’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Baxter. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Baxter beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Baxter | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults lacking emotional support | 18.2% | 21.5% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.7% | 8.9% |
A typical Baxter home is worth about $369K
The typical Baxter home is worth about $369,000, up 2.7% in a year, 5% above the Minnesota typical home.
Typical home value
About one in five working residents works right in Baxter
About one in 5 of Baxter’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Brainerd (27%), Duluth (2%) and Nisswa (2%). Half commute less than 6 miles.
Where working residents work
4.2% of Baxter is conserved land
20 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Northland Arboretum | 8.7 mi | 280 |
| 2. Oscar Kristofferson Park | 0.5 mi | 16 |
| 3. Whipple Beach Recreational Area | — | 108 |
Baxter’s public schools outperform 72% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Baxter’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 72% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Elementary | PK–4 | 506 | B+ |
| Forestview Middle | 5–8 | 1,626 | B+ |
| Welc - VPK | PK | 215 | Not graded |
| Brainerd Early Childhood SP. Ed. | PK | 151 | Not graded |
| Lake Region Christian School Private | PK–12 | 293 |
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.
Less crime per resident than 28% of U.S. towns
Baxter reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 72% report less.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Baxter has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Every workday, about 6,145 people come to Baxter for work
Where Baxter’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Baxter
City in Minnesota, United States
Baxter is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 8,612 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area. Minnesota State Highways 210 and 371 are two of the main routes in the city.
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- Population
- 8,612
- Area
- 21 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,207 ft
- ZIP code
- 56425
- Area code
- 218
Baxter’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Baxter.