Maxwell, Iowa

Back to Maxwell, IA housing info, Story County, Iowa, IA smaller cities, IA small cities, All Cities. We are giving away $1000 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures! General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Story County Population in July 2008: 840. Population change since 2000: +4.1%   Males: 425   (50.7%) Females: 415   (49.3%) Median resident age:   35.6 years Iowa median age:   36.6 years Zip codes: 50161. Estimated median household income in 2007: $51,000 (it was $43,125 in 2000) Maxwell:   $51,000 Iowa:   $47,292 Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,967 Maxwell:   $23,967 Iowa:   $24,566 Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $105,984 (it was $74,900 in 2000) Maxwell:   $105,984 Iowa:   $117,900 Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 50161 Maxwell, IA residents, houses, and apartments details Add your B&M business listing here for free. Over a million visitors/week. Get a huge advantage over your competition Races in Maxwell: White Non-Hispanic (98.8%) 2008 cost of living index in Maxwell: 77.0 (low, U.S. average is 100) Discuss Maxwell, Iowa on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users Latest news from Maxwell, IA collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations Ancestries: German (30.7%), English (18.6%), Norwegian (10.5%), Irish (7.7%), Scottish (4.6%), United States (4.5%). Current Local Time: CST time zone Incorporated on 12/17/1883 Elevation: 866 feet Land area: 1.15 square miles. Population density: 733 people per square mile   (low).

Latitude: 41.89 N, Longitude: 93.40 W

Area code: 515

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Average climate in Maxwell, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Maxwell-area historical tornado activity is above Iowa state average. It is 193% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1976, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 22.6 miles away from the Maxwell city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 9/28/1986, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.2 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Political contributions by individuals in Maxwell, IA

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Notable locations in Maxwell: Community Historical Society Museum (A), Farmers Elevator Company Elevator (B), Maxwell Public Library (C), Maxwell Fire Department (D), Maxwell City Hall (E). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Maxwell include: First Presbyterian Church (A), Brethren Church (B), Christian Church (C), United Methodist Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemetery: Maxwell Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map Park in Maxwell: Maxwell City Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map Post office: Maxwell Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Average household size:

This city:	2.6 people
Iowa:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	73.1%
Whole state:	67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	2.9%
Whole state:	4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

This city:	3.9%
Whole state:	9.1%

This city:	1.3%
Whole state:	3.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Maxwell, IA

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11.39% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,078 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	11.39%
Iowa average:	6.30%

1.09% of residents moved from foreign countries ($703 average AGI)

Story County:	1.09%
Iowa average:	0.10%

from Polk County, IA	1.35% ($32,827 average AGI)
from Boone County, IA	0.58% ($38,406)
from Marshall County, IA	0.29% ($30,711)

11.37% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($36,010 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	11.37%
Iowa average:	6.47%

0.18% of residents moved to foreign countries ($492 average AGI)

Story County:	0.18%
Iowa average:	0.03%

to Polk County, IA	2.44% ($38,500 average AGI)
to Boone County, IA	0.56% ($41,223)
to Dallas County, IA	0.23% ($35,877)

• Richard D Hofmann, 32568 657th Ave. Maxwell, Iowa, Type: Tower, Structure height: 60.6 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, , Licensee ID: L01120947
  Registrant: Colo Telephone Company, 303 Main Street, Colo, IA 50056, Phone: (641) 377-2202, Email:

• Call Sign: K0PE, Previous Call Sign: WB0RSW, Licensee ID: L00741203
  Grant Date: 09/13/2006, Expiration Date: 11/04/2016
  Registrant: Christopher P Charron, 409 Ashford St., Maxwell, IA 50161
• Call Sign: KB0MCH, Previous Call Sign:
  Grant Date: 03/29/1994, Expiration Date: 03/29/2004, Cancelation Date: 03/30/2006
  Registrant: Daniel D Reeves, Rr 2 Box 227, Maxwell, IA 50161
• Call Sign: N0ZYV, Previous Call Sign:
  Grant Date: 07/15/1994, Expiration Date: 01/18/2004, Cancelation Date: 01/19/2006
  Registrant: Nathan R Reeves, Rr 2 Box 227, Maxwell, IA 50161

• Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (4 Cycle)
  N-Number: 20345 , Serial Number: 17261208, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 12/11/1972
  Registrant (Individual): Roger D Stewart, 11687 Ne 126th Ave, Maxwell, IA 50161
• Aircraft: QUICKSILVER GT-400 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 DCDI (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
  N-Number: 2433Z , Serial Number: GT2801487, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 08/15/2007
  Registrant (Individual): Tony A Morris, 15245 Ne 104th St, Maxwell, IA 50161
  Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/27/2005
• Aircraft: BEECH UC-45J (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 10, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 165 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 41005 , Serial Number: 51236, Year manufactured: 1943
  Registrant (Individual): Roger L Dba Pointer, 607 7th St # 107, Maxwell, IA 50161, Other Owners: Flying Service Rogers
• Aircraft: CESSNA 172A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 76NG , Serial Number: 47006, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 10/27/1959
  Registrant (Co-Owned): Steven L Backstrom, 10632 Ne 118th Ave, Maxwell, IA 50161, Other Owners: Theresa J L Backstrom

• Fire: 1