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Maxwell, IA
City in Story County, Iowa.
Population
905
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
829
ZIP codes
0
Maxwell and its ZIP codes
Maxwell at a glance
- Maxwell is about 14 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $97,639, 30% above the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,600 (11% below Iowa) and median rent is $650 a month.
Local data for Maxwell, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Maxwell, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,639
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$184,600
Median rent
$650/mo
Homeownership
88.2%
Bachelor's or higher
28.9%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (246), Irish Americans (161), Norwegian Americans (115).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Story County. PPP loans are for Maxwell.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,198
47,004 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$780M
FY 2026, $7,915 per person
How people get to work
Maxwell, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.4%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Maxwell, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,208
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
95
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 10°F
36.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Maxwell, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Maxwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CollinsCity | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| CambridgeCity | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| ColoCity | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| ElkhartCity | 9.4 mi | 1.9 |
| NevadaCity | 9.5 mi | 5.9 |
| MingoCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| HuxleyCity | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| RhodesCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| ValeriaCity | 12 mi | 0 |
| AllemanCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| BaxterCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| BondurantCity | 14 mi | 11.1 |
| AmesCity | 14 mi | 28.2 |
| State CenterCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| KelleyCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| MitchellvilleCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Maxwell, IA in?
- Maxwell is in Story County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Maxwell, IA?
- About 905 people live in Maxwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Maxwell?
- Nearby places include Collins (4.5 mi), Cambridge (7.6 mi), Colo (9.4 mi), Elkhart (9.4 mi), Nevada (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023