Baxter is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. Baxter is located northeast of Des Moines. The population was 962 at the 2020 census.
History
Baxter was platted in 1883.
Geography
Baxter's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 41.824492, -93.150857.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.
thumb|right|Baxter City Hall
thumb|right|Baxter Community School