Baxter, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 974 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.4%
 
Males: 510  (52.5%)
Females: 464  (47.5%)
Median resident age:

39.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50028.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,699 (it was $36,912 in 2000)
Baxter:

$56,699
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,701 (it was $17,749 in 2000)

Baxter city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $152,808 (it was $77,600 in 2000)
Baxter:

$152,808
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $221,282; detached houses: $225,237; townhouses or other attached units: $199,428; in 2-unit structures: $68,174; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $166,044; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $115,758; mobile homes: $146,640

Median gross rent in 2022: $626.

March 2022 cost of living index in Baxter: 82.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.5%
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  • Races in Baxter, IA (2022)
    • 1,01898.0%White alone
    • 40.4%Two or more races
    • 30.3%Hispanic
    • 10.10%Asian alone

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Baxter, Iowa as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Baxter is 545 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (46.4%), American (11.7%), English (6.7%), Irish (5.4%), Dutch (3.7%), Norwegian (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/13/1894

Elevation: 1000 feet

Land area: 0.65 square miles.

Population density: 1,488 people per square mile   (low).

Baxter, Iowa map

8 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.8%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,465 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,415 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (28.4 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (153.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (281.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Rhodes, IA (2.7 miles ),
Mingo, IA (2.8 miles ),
Melbourne, IA (2.9 miles ),
Lambs Grove, IA (3.1 miles ),
Collins, IA (3.1 miles ),
Newton, IA (3.2 miles ),
Valeria, IA (3.3 miles),
Colfax, IA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 41.82 N, Longitude: 93.15 W

Area code: 641

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $160,500
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $110,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $117,500
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $117,500
  • 2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $205,100
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $188,000
  • 2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $160,900
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $158,000
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $134,100
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $128,600
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $110,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Baxter, IA residents
Average permit cost in Baxter, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +129 (+14.0%).
Most common industries in Baxter, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (10.5%)
  • Health care (8.5%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Public administration (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (14.1%)
  • Construction (13.0%)
  • Truck transportation (6.1%)
  • Machinery (5.7%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.0%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.6%)
  • Educational services (6.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.6%)
Most common occupations in Baxter, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Cashiers (6.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)

Average climate in Baxter, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Baxter, Iowa average temperatures Baxter, Iowa average precipitation Baxter, Iowa humidity Baxter, Iowa wind speed Baxter, Iowa snowfall Baxter, Iowa sunshine Baxter, Iowa clear and cloudy days

Baxter, Iowa environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Baxter-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 111% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/28/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.6 miles away from the Baxter city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/13/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 33.7 miles away from the city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Baxter-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 188% 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 424.8 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 363.1 miles away from Baxter center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 363.1 miles away from Baxter 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 346.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 221.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 476.9 miles away from Baxter 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 Jasper County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 6, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Baxter topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Baxter:

  • BAXTER HEALTH CARE CENTER (407 SOUTH EAST AVENUE)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Baxter:

  • PROGRESS WEST (Hospital, about 10 miles away; NEWTON, IA)
  • NEWTON DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; NEWTON, IA)
  • SKIFF MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; NEWTON, IA)
  • ULTIMATE NURSING SERVICES OF IOWA INC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; NEWTON, IA)
  • PROGRESS NORTH (Hospital, about 11 miles away; NEWTON, IA)
  • CAREAGE OF NEWTON (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; NEWTON, IA)
  • QHC MITCHELLVILLE, LLC (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MITCHELLVILLE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Baxter:

  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 26 miles; Ankeny, IA; Full-time enrollment: 15,337)
  • Iowa State University (about 30 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Drake University (about 31 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 60 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 60 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 67 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 71 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)

Public high school in Baxter:

Public elementary/middle school in Baxter:

See full list of schools located in Baxter

Library in Baxter:

  • BAXTER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $20,695; Location: 202 E STATE ST; 14,426 books; 909 audio materials; 463 video materials; 13 state licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Baxter: Baxter Fire Department (A), Baxter Police Department (B), Baxter Rescue Unit (C), Baxter City Hall (D), Baxter Public Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Baxter include: Evangelical Free Church (A), Congregational United Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Baxter Inn (101 South Main).

Birthplace of: Claire Dodd - Actress.

Jasper County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Baxter that have no violations reported:

  • BAXTER WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 1,101, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 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:

6.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
36 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
42 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Baxter (2011 data):

  • State Savings Bank: Baxter Branch at 201-207 Main Street, branch established on 2001/11/28. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $93.8 mil, Deposits: $78.0 mil, headquarters in West Des Moines, IA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Ssb Holding Co., Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Baxter:

Marital status in Baxter, IA
  • Never married: 26.0%
  • Now married: 44.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.1%
  • Divorced: 19.1%

For population 25 years and over in Baxter:

  • High school or higher: 89.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
Iowa average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Baxter
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Baxter, IA (based on Jasper County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7,91630
Evangelical Protestant5,17329
Catholic2,4312
Other6073
None20,715-
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: 7
This county:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

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

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Jasper County:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
Jasper County:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Jasper County:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Jasper County:

8.7%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.0%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.2%
Iowa:

14.5%
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
Water Supply 3$3,917$15,6682$897
Sewerage 3$6,211$24,8442$897
Police Protection - Officers 2$7,230$43,3800$0
Streets and Highways 1$1,776$21,3122$605
Local Libraries 0$0 2$2,248
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$401
Totals for Government 9$19,134$25,5129$5,046

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

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $607,000 ($623.20)
    Water Utilities: $258,000 ($264.89)
    Regular Highways: $160,000 ($164.27)
    Police Protection: $125,000 ($128.34)
    Solid Waste Management: $87,000 ($89.32)
    Libraries: $41,000 ($42.09)
    Housing and Community Development: $38,000 ($39.01)
    General - Other: $24,000 ($24.64)
    Local Fire Protection: $22,000 ($22.59)
    General Public Buildings: $20,000 ($20.53)
    Health - Other: $18,000 ($18.48)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $18,000 ($18.48)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $13,000 ($13.35)
    Central Staff Services: $12,000 ($12.32)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($11.29)
    Financial Administration: $11,000 ($11.29)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $7,000 ($7.19)
    Public Welfare - Other: $2,000 ($2.05)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $96,000 ($98.56)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $283,000 ($290.55)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $13,000 ($13.35)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $622,000 ($638.60)
    Solid Waste Management: $99,000 ($101.64)
    Other: $4,000 ($4.11)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $16,000 ($16.43)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $26,000 ($26.69)
    Rents: $4,000 ($4.11)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($3.08)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($1.03)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $287,000 ($294.66)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $128,000 ($131.42)
    Other: $2,000 ($2.05)
  • Tax - Property: $397,000 ($407.60)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $105,000 ($107.80)
    Public Utilities Sales: $8,000 ($8.21)
    Other License: $3,000 ($3.08)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,015,000 ($4122.18)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,776,000 ($3876.80)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $238,000 ($244.35)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $3,764,000 ($3864.48)
    End of Fiscal Year: $3,728,000 ($3827.52)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $811,000 ($832.65)

Strongest AM radio stations in Baxter:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KCOB (1280 AM; 1 kW; NEWTON, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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.)
  • KFJB (1230 AM; 1 kW; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Baxter:

  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCOB-FM (95.9 FM; NEWTON, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KRTI (106.7 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDFR (91.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KRKQ (98.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K205CZ (88.9 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KJMC (89.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KVJZ (106.3 FM; ANKENY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K218CE (91.5 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Baxter:

  • KFPX (Channel 39; NEWTON, IA; Owner: PAXSON DES MOINES LICENSE, INC.)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • 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.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • KRPG-LP (Channel 43; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Baxter fatal accident list:

Jul 12, 2008 05:36 PM, W Station St, Lat: 41.827260, Lon: -93.158990, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 2
Nov 24, 1999 06:15 AM, West Street, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 144ft / 43.8mTotal length
  • 2,550Total average daily traffic
  • 243Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,550Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Baxter, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 21920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Baxter, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Baxter)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

39 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • 3 1/2 Mi S On Gravel (Lat: 41.785556 Lon: -93.115472), Call Sign: KNAS565, Licensee ID: L00096880,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.395 MHz, Grant Date: 02/20/1996, Expiration Date: 03/04/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001, Registrant: Saam Fertilizer Inc, 7049 W 52nd St N, Baxter, IA 50028-8649, Phone: (515) 792-4536

  • 1 Mi N 2 Mi E Of F18 & 223 Hwy Int Rr 1 (Lat: 41.826389 Lon: -93.126583), Call Sign: KNBP398, Licensee ID: L00419087,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.335 MHz, Grant Date: 11/15/2001, Expiration Date: 12/05/2011, Cancellation Date: 02/04/2012, Registrant: Norman Vansice, 5473 N 95th Ave W, Baxter, IA 50028, Phone: (515) 227-3577

  • 308 Main (Lat: 41.824444 Lon: -93.147417), Call Sign: KYG330, Licensee ID: L00069996,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.490 MHz, Grant Date: 01/08/2005, Expiration Date: 01/24/2015, Cancellation Date: 08/03/2012, Registrant: D Richard Deutsch, Baxter, IA 50028, Phone: (515) 227-3427

  • 203 S Main (Lat: 41.825806 Lon: -93.146583), Type: Tank, Structure height: 38 m, Call Sign: WPVC738,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.190 MHz, 154.280 MHz, 154.415 MHz, Grant Date: 05/28/2022, Expiration Date: 06/19/2032, Certifier: Peg Kimberly, Registrant: Baxter Fire Department, 203 S Main St, Baxter, IA 50028, Phone: (641) 227-3112, Email:

  • 110 N. High St. (Lat: 41.826944 Lon: -93.150556), Call Sign: WQFK952,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.525 MHz, 463.675 MHz, Grant Date: 08/08/2006, Expiration Date: 08/08/2016, Cancellation Date: 10/08/2016, Certifier: Natalie Snyder, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co., 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

  • Lat: 41.827278 Lon: -93.122194, Call Sign: WQKW851,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.592 MHz, Grant Date: 08/02/2019, Expiration Date: 10/13/2029, Certifier: Brian Samson, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, 1588 Fairfield Road Ste 7, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • Marshalltown Hwy 30, N. 99th Street W (Lat: 41.836417 Lon: -93.284194), Type: Tower, Structure height: 102.1 m, Overall height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQIZ808,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 06/30/2008, Expiration Date: 06/30/2018, Cancellation Date: 12/30/2009, Certifier: William Chastain, Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

  • Baxter Edge, Lat: 41.827472 Lon: -93.147778, Type: Silo, Structure height: 23 m, Call Sign: WQRQ644,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/09/2013, Expiration Date: 07/09/2023, Cancellation Date: 07/31/2023, Certifier: Andrew J Brandt, Registrant: Central Iowa Wireless, 405 S High St, Baxter, IA 50028, Phone: (641) 521-3972, Email:

  • 405 S Hight, Lat: 41.821111 Lon: -93.150000, Type: Building, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WQRQ644,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 07/09/2013, Expiration Date: 07/09/2023, Cancellation Date: 07/31/2023, Certifier: Andrew J Brandt, Registrant: Central Iowa Wireless, 405 S High St, Baxter, IA 50028, Phone: (641) 521-3972, Email:

  • DTV America, 9199 Highway F17w (303533 / Des Moines / Newton) (Lat: 41.817917 Lon: -93.209806), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 152.4 m, Call Sign: WQYD903,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 08/29/2016, Expiration Date: 08/29/2026, Certifier: Donnie Happel, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: W0EHG, Licensee ID: L01140519, Grant Date: 04/13/2006, Expiration Date: 04/22/2016, Cancellation Date: 04/24/2018, Certifier: Glen R Cross, Registrant: Glen R Cross, Box 93, Baxter, IA 50028

  • Call Sign: KC0NFA, Licensee ID: L00512579, Grant Date: 05/03/2022, Expiration Date: 05/06/2032, Certifier: Kelly A Milligan, Registrant: Kelly A Milligan, 411 Walnut Ave, Baxter, IA 50028

  • Call Sign: KD0MPD, Licensee ID: L01588487, Grant Date: 08/18/2010, Expiration Date: 08/18/2020, Cancellation Date: 08/19/2022, Certifier: Clayton T Wright, Registrant: Clayton T Wright, 106 West Rippy Ave, Baxter, IA 50028

  • Call Sign: KE0RPQ, Grant Date: 05/08/2018, Expiration Date: 05/08/2028, Certifier: Timothy R Johnson, Registrant: Timothy R Johnson, 121 Railroad St, Baxter, IA 50028


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: DOTY KERRY J DOTY CHOPPER (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 46516, N46516, N-46516, Serial Number: 001, Certificate Issue Date: 06/01/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Kerry J Doty, Po Box 335, Baxter, IA 50028
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/23/2017

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 6. The highest number of fire incidents - 18 took place in 2013, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Baxter, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (52.0%), and Outside Fires (34.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Baxter, IA
    • 5352.0%Structure Fires
    • 3534.3%Outside Fires
    • 87.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 65.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Baxter, IA
Most common first names in Baxter, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1269.3 years
Charles1081.9 years
John878.5 years
Donald871.8 years
George885.9 years
Raymond880.8 years
Florence782.6 years
Mary781.0 years
Ralph781.6 years
Robert677.5 years
Most common last names in Baxter, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Butler978.7 years
Herzog880.6 years
Schweinebart877.2 years
Allan780.6 years
Allspach789.4 years
Bucklin670.5 years
Jontz686.5 years
Dee678.2 years
Johnson674.8 years
Schmidt685.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Baxter, IA
  • 82.4%Utility gas
  • 12.7%Electricity
  • 5.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Baxter, IA
  • 47.2%Utility gas
  • 45.5%Electricity
  • 7.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Baxter compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
There are 2 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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