Baxter, California
Baxter: Located along Interstate 80 in the Sierra Nevada, this unincorporated Placer County community sits at an elevation of 3,891 feet.
About
Baxter is a city located in the county of Placer in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Baxter
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Placer County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.2130,-120.7811 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 14:05:01 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 48℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Baxter is located at 39°12'47"N 120°46'52"W (39.2129500, -120.7810500).
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Weather
48°F
Mostly Clear
5 to 8 mph ENE
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. East northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Baxter, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COX | Colfax | 99 Railroad St. at Church St. | RAIL |
| GRS | Grass Valley, California | 125 E. Main Street | BUS |
| SOD | Soda Springs, California | 22002 Donner Pass Rd. | BUS |
| ARN | Auburn | 277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St. | RAIL |
| TRU | Truckee station | 10065 Donner Pass Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Baxter.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Post Office | Alta (CA) | 95701 |
Other cities in Placer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Placer County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Roseville | 144,725 | The fifth most populous city in Sacramento County, California. |
| Rocklin | 70,159 | The most populous city in Placer County, California. |
| Lincoln | 48,996 | The most populous city in Placer County, California. |
| Granite Bay | 20,402 | Census-designated place in California, USA |
| Auburn | 14,205 | City in California, United States |
| North Auburn | 13,022 | Census designated place |
| Loomis | 6,844 | City in California |
| Kings Beach | 3,796 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |
| Meadow Vista | 3,217 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |
| Colfax | 2,009 | City in California, USA |
| Foresthill | 1,483 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |
| Tahoe Vista | 1,433 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |
| Dollar Point | 1,215 | Census-designated place in Placer County, California |