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Crime in Baxter summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Baxter. Key points include:
There were 245 total crimes in Baxter in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Baxter is 2,679.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Baxter is 164.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Baxter is 2,515.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Baxter is 26.46% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Baxter Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Baxter / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 245 | 2,679.9 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 164.1 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 10.9 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 12 | 131.3 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 230 | 2,515.9 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 12 | 131.3 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 212 | 2,319.0 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 65.6 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Baxter summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Baxter. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Baxter is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Baxter is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Baxter is $364,189.
The median income in Baxter is $70,688.
Baxter's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Baxter Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Baxter | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 114 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Baxter, MN Weather
The average high in Baxter is 52.1° and the average low is 30.7°.
There are 58.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 27.4 inches of precipitation each year with 46.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Baxter |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 52.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 30.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 58.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 27.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 46.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Baxter Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Baxter
The current population in Baxter is 8,966. The population has increased 22.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,966 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 8,804 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 8,668 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 8,544 | 2.6% |
| 2020 | 8,326 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 8,202 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 8,087 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 7,988 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 7,858 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 7,768 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 7,710 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 7,657 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 7,596 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 7,471 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 7,342 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Baxter
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Baxter is:
94.9% White with 8,507 White residents.
0.0% African American with 2 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 24 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 27 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.2% Two Or More with 105 Two Or More residents.
3.4% Hispanic with 301 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Baxter | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.4% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Baxter
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Baxter is 51.8% female with 4,646 female residents.
Baxter is 48.2% male with 4,320 male residents.
| Gender | Baxter | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Baxter for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Baxter completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Baxter completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Baxter completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Baxter completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Baxter completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Baxter completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Baxter completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Baxter completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Baxter completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Baxter | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Baxter, Minnesota
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5.0% of households in Baxter earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in Baxter earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.8% of households in Baxter earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.7% of households in Baxter earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.3% of households in Baxter earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.4% of households in Baxter earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.2% of households in Baxter earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.9% of households in Baxter earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.3% of households in Baxter earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.2% of households in Baxter earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Baxter | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.0% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.8% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.7% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.4% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.9% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.3% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.2% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
