Maxwell is a small town of 216 in Indiana, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Maxwell stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Maxwell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Maxwell city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.6
Maxwell's overall cost of living index is 94.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Maxwell costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Maxwell, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Maxwell's violent crime rate is 140.7 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
140.7 /100k
Property Crime
580.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Maxwell is served primarily by Greenfield-Central Com Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Maxwell, IN
National Avg
School District
Greenfield-Central Com Schools
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
58.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Maxwell sees average highs of 34.8°F in January
and 84.3°F in July,
with 47.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.2 inches of snow per year.
Maxwell's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Maxwell roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Maxwell's violent crime rate is 140.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 580.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Maxwell are operated by Greenfield-Central Com Schools.
The district has 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Maxwell, IN has a population of 216, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Maxwell averages 34.8°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.8 inches
with about 20.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Maxwell, Indiana is 216 with a median age of 14.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Maxwell: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maxwell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
