Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (3) C-
Baxter City Park
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Baxter.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Baxter is 90/100 - which is 1% higher than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime A+

Baxter crime rates are 614 per 100k, which is 62% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
505 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
108 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment C+

The median income in Baxter is $53,311 - which is 2% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$53,311
D-
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Baxter Fire Department
Fire Station
Baxter Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Baxter home prices are $126,400 - which is 5% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$126,400
F
Home Appreciation Rate
9%
B+
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools A

The Baxter graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Iowa
School Test Scores
77%
A-
High School Grad. Rates
87%
B-
Elementary Schools (2) F
Baxter High School
Baxter Elementary School
High Schools (1) D-
Baxter High School
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ratings A+

Baxter has an overall rating of 94% from 1 reviews.
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Baxter? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Baxter City Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Baxter? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Baxter.
      Drive to Work
      91%

      14% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Baxter a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

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      Pharmacies

      Doctors