Maxwell, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 853 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +5.7%
 
Males: 391  (45.9%)
Females: 462  (54.1%)
Median resident age:

40.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50161.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $79,802 (it was $43,125 in 2000)
Maxwell:

$79,802
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,682 (it was $19,069 in 2000)

Maxwell city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $159,218 (it was $74,900 in 2000)
Maxwell:

$159,218
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $209,000; detached houses: $207,678

Median gross rent in 2022: $534.

March 2022 cost of living index in Maxwell: 81.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.3%
(9.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 7.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Maxwell, IA (2022)
    • 69488.5%White alone
    • 486.1%Hispanic
    • 202.6%Asian alone
    • 172.2%Two or more races

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Maxwell, Iowa as of April 30, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Maxwell is 282 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (31.4%), Irish (11.4%), English (10.6%), Norwegian (10.6%), American (9.0%), Italian (6.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/17/1883

Elevation: 866 feet

Land area: 1.15 square miles.

Population density: 744 people per square mile   (low).

Maxwell, Iowa map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.3%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,406 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,674 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (15.3 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (142.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (294.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Collins, IA (2.2 miles ),
Cambridge, IA (2.6 miles ),
Nevada, IA (3.1 miles ),
Elkhart, IA (3.1 miles ),
Colo, IA (3.1 miles ),
Mingo, IA (3.2 miles ),
Huxley, IA (3.3 miles ),
Rhodes, IA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 41.89 N, Longitude: 93.40 W

Area code: 515

Distribution of median household income in Maxwell, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Maxwell, IA in 2022
Maxwell satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $297,200
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $237,400
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $198,900
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $131,100
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $131,100
  • 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $182,000
  • 2014: 5 buildings, average cost: $185,200
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $90,600
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $165,400
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $234,600
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $234,600
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $234,200
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $145,900
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $145,900
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $275,000
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $146,300
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $146,300
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $179,800
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $157,500
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $146,700
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Maxwell, IA residents
Average permit cost in Maxwell, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in Maxwell, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (9.4%)
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.5%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Public administration (6.5%)
  • Food (4.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.9%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.2%)
  • Public administration (5.2%)
  • Food (4.7%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.7%)
  • Health care (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.6%)
  • Educational services (12.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.5%)
  • Public administration (8.3%)
  • Social assistance (7.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Maxwell, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Cashiers (4.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.3%)
  • Cashiers (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (13.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.6%)
  • Cashiers (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.4%)

Average climate in Maxwell, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Maxwell, Iowa average temperatures Maxwell, Iowa average precipitation Maxwell, Iowa humidity Maxwell, Iowa wind speed Maxwell, Iowa snowfall Maxwell, Iowa sunshine Maxwell, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 97.4. This is worse than average.

City:

97.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.209. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 19.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.209
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.78. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.78
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.0417. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0417
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.7. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.7
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Maxwell-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 114% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/13/1976, a category F5 (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 F4 (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.

Earthquake activity:

Maxwell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 192% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 422.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 375.9 miles away from Maxwell center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 375.9 miles away from Maxwell center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 359.7 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 292.8 miles away from Maxwell center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 475.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Story County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Maxwell topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Maxwell:

  • NEVADA #4 (Hospital, about 9 miles away; NEVADA, IA)
  • NEVADA #2 (Hospital, about 9 miles away; NEVADA, IA)
  • NEVADA #3 (Hospital, about 9 miles away; NEVADA, IA)
  • AMES MARY GREELEY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; AMES, IA)
  • HOMEWARD (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; AMES, IA)
  • MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; AMES, IA)
  • BAXTER HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BAXTER, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Maxwell:

  • Iowa State University (about 16 miles; Ames, IA; Full-time enrollment: 28,662)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 17 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 24 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 59 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 65 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 67 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 79 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)

Public high school in Maxwell:

  • COLLINS-MAXWELL MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 400 METCALF ST., Grades: 6-12)

Library in Maxwell:

  • MAXWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $25,969; Location: 107 MAIN ST; 6,226 books; 124 audio materials; 880 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 22 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Maxwell: Farmers Elevator Company Elevator (A), Community Historical Society Museum (B), Maxwell First Responders (C), Maxwell City Hall (D), Maxwell Public Library (E), Maxwell Volunteer Fire Department (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Maxwell include: Brethren Church (A), Christian Church (B), First Presbyterian 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

Birthplace of: Roy Cheville - Educator, Clyde Southwick - Major League Baseball catcher, Frederick Atwood Greeley - Astronomer.

Story County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

69.3%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.4%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Maxwell (2011 data):

  • Maxwell State Bank: at 122 Main Street, branch established on 1943/02/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $25.1 mil, Deposits: $20.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Dentel Bancorporation

For population 15 years and over in Maxwell:

Marital status in Maxwell, IA
  • Never married: 24.8%
  • Now married: 63.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.5%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

For population 25 years and over in Maxwell:

  • High school or higher: 96.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 1.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Maxwell, IA (based on Story County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant18,81137
Evangelical Protestant14,23354
Catholic8,8256
Other2,07113
Orthodox211
None45,581-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Story County:

1.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Story County:

0.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.35 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
Story County:

3.75 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 62
Story County:

7.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

5.5%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Story County:

26.2%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Story County:

9.9%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Maxwell:

50.1%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Maxwell:

47.7%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Maxwell:

28.8
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.7%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Maxwell:

8.9%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Maxwell:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

36.7%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

56.6%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

77.8%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Maxwell, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$3,685$44,2201$243
Water Supply 1$2,329$27,9480$0
Sewerage 1$2,329$27,9480$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 3$6,286
Local Libraries 0$0 3$3,135
Totals for Government 3$8,343$33,3727$9,665

Maxwell government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $144,000 ($168.82)
    Regular Highways: $105,000 ($123.09)
    Water Utilities: $93,000 ($109.03)
    Solid Waste Management: $63,000 ($73.86)
    Parks and Recreation: $54,000 ($63.31)
    Local Fire Protection: $54,000 ($63.31)
    Police Protection: $52,000 ($60.96)
    Financial Administration: $47,000 ($55.10)
    Health - Other: $39,000 ($45.72)
    Libraries: $31,000 ($36.34)
    General Public Buildings: $18,000 ($21.10)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $16,000 ($18.76)
    General - Other: $12,000 ($14.07)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $11,000 ($12.90)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($8.21)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $5,000 ($5.86)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($11.72)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $52,000 ($60.96)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $156,000 ($182.88)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($8.21)

Maxwell government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $122,000 ($143.02)
    Solid Waste Management: $68,000 ($79.72)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $1,000 ($1.17)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $63,000 ($73.86)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $40,000 ($46.89)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($2.34)
    Rents: $1,000 ($1.17)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $144,000 ($168.82)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $114,000 ($133.65)
    General Local Government Support: $6,000 ($7.03)
    Other: $1,000 ($1.17)
  • Tax - Property: $243,000 ($284.88)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $123,000 ($144.20)
    Public Utilities Sales: $21,000 ($24.62)
    Other License: $6,000 ($7.03)

Maxwell government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $429,000 ($502.93)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $354,000 ($415.01)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $75,000 ($87.92)

Maxwell government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $876,000 ($1026.96)

Strongest AM radio stations in Maxwell:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KFGQ (1260 AM; 5 kW; BOONE, IA; Owner: BOONE BIBLICAL MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KASI (1430 AM; 1 kW; AMES, IA)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Maxwell:

  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KRKQ (98.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLRX (96.1 FM; MADRID, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCCQ (105.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDFR (91.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KJJY (92.5 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVJZ (106.3 FM; ANKENY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KHKI (97.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJMC (89.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCOB-FM (95.9 FM; NEWTON, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K206AW (89.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Maxwell:

  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KFPX (Channel 39; NEWTON, IA; Owner: PAXSON DES MOINES LICENSE, INC.)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • K48FZ (Channel 48; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-52, INC.)
  • K56GD (Channel 56; AMES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • KRPG-LP (Channel 43; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • K41DD (Channel 41; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K19DX (Channel 19; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K27EW (Channel 27; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K33ED (Channel 33; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K51EP (Channel 51; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K53FD (Channel 53; IOWA FALLS, IA; Owner: ROBERT M. CAMPBELL)
  • K59FM (Channel 59; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: EAST SIDE ENTERPRISES)
  • K69GZ (Channel 69; IOWA FALLS, ETC., IA; Owner: BSA INVESTMENT)
  • K29EA (Channel 29; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • K46EY (Channel 46; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)

Maxwell fatal accident list:

Jun 13, 1995 04:14 PM, Ne120th St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 8, 1977 06:35 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 29Number of bridges
  • 223ft / 67.5mTotal length
  • 9,206Total average daily traffic
  • 630Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,206Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Maxwell, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 61910-1919
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 51950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 22000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Maxwell, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Maxwell)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 41.890639 Lon: -93.397278, Call Sign: WRMZ603,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1000 MHz, 72.1800 MHz, Grant Date: 06/29/2021, Expiration Date: 06/29/2031, Certifier: Cody Smith, Registrant: Primex Wireless, Inc., 965 Wells St., Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (262) 249-2327, Fax: (262) 248-0061, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • South, 450 Ft. North Of 305th St. & 450 Ft. East Of 620th Ave. (Lat: 41.915139 Lon: -93.461667), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 86.9 m, Call Sign: WRJK914,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz... (+5 more), Grant Date: 09/17/2020, Expiration Date: 09/17/2030, Certifier: Dina Mckenna, Registrant: Racom, 201 W. State St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Email:

  • IAMAXWELLSE1, 32568 657th Ave. Maxwell, Iowa (Lat: 41.883639 Lon: -93.390167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WRNP251,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/03/2021, Expiration Date: 08/03/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: K0PE, Previous Call Sign: WB0RSW, Licensee ID: L00741203, Grant Date: 09/13/2006, Expiration Date: 11/04/2016, Cancellation Date: 11/06/2018, Registrant: Christopher P Charron, 409 Ashford St., Maxwell, IA 50161

  • Call Sign: KB0MCH, Grant Date: 03/29/1994, Expiration Date: 03/29/2004, Cancellation Date: 03/30/2006, Registrant: Daniel D Reeves, Rr 2 Box 227, Maxwell, IA 50161

  • Call Sign: N0ZYV, Grant Date: 07/15/1994, Expiration Date: 01/18/2004, Cancellation Date: 01/19/2006, Registrant: Nathan R Reeves, Rr 2 Box 227, Maxwell, IA 50161

  • Call Sign: KD0KQU, Licensee ID: L01553441, Grant Date: 01/24/2020, Expiration Date: 03/11/2030, Certifier: Patrick J Bishop, Registrant: Patrick J Bishop, 10173 Ne 134th Ave, Maxwell, IA 50161


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (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, N20345, N-20345, Serial Number: 17261208, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 12/11/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 03/28/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Roger D Stewart, 11687 Ne 126th Ave, Maxwell, IA 50161
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3141Z, N3141Z, N-3141Z, Serial Number: 22-7086, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 11/05/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 12/03/2014
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Jenene R Kumbier, 65328 305th St, Maxwell, IA 50161, Other Owners: Dale E Kumbier
  • Aircraft: STAN ALBRIGHT STOL CH 750 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: VIKING 110 (110 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 750SM, N750SM, N-750SM, Serial Number: 75-8677, Year manufactured: 2013, Airworthiness Date: 06/04/2013, Certificate Issue Date: 03/28/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Tony A Morris, 15245 Ne 104th St, Maxwell, IA 50161
  • Aircraft: DJI PHANTOM 4 (Category: Land, Engines: 4), Engine: Electric
    N-Number: 990ZZ, N990ZZ, N-990ZZ, Serial Number: 07DDEBG00S2592, Certificate Issue Date: 01/22/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Suzanne E Laurence, 33801 Oakridge Blvd, Maxwell, IA 50161

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$123,170
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0102.00

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fires per year is 11. The highest number of fire incidents - 30 took place in 2012, and the least - 1 in 2004. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Maxwell, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (53.8%), and Structure Fires (35.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Maxwell, IA
    • 9853.8%Outside Fires
    • 6535.7%Structure Fires
    • 126.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 73.8%Other
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Most common first names in Maxwell, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1672.2 years
James1566.5 years
Mary1180.7 years
Robert1056.7 years
Harold1073.7 years
William1077.4 years
Fred982.3 years
Charles876.1 years
Donald872.9 years
Vera877.5 years
Most common last names in Maxwell, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Link1485.6 years
Scott982.6 years
Thompson965.1 years
Pearson881.1 years
Coughenour779.0 years
Swalwell779.3 years
Robertson779.4 years
Myers665.3 years
Peters678.3 years
Rooney678.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Maxwell, IA
  • 69.8%Utility gas
  • 17.5%Electricity
  • 10.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.1%Wood
  • 0.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Maxwell, IA
  • 83.0%Electricity
  • 11.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.7%Utility gas


Maxwell compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • James L. Hunter (5)
  • Don Charleston (2)
  • Bruce A. Lang (2)
  • Franci Phelan (1)
  • Duane J. Laffey (1)

Total of 11 patent applications in 2008-2024.