Aitkin County, MN
Living in Aitkin County
Bikeability14
Walkability34
Commute45
Public Transit15
Affordability73
Public Safety91
Airports4
Hospitals94
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation-491 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate37%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$9.1k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
29 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector64%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$183kMedian Home Value+$5.3k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$601Median Monthly Rent+$215 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas51%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas15%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Aitkin County
United States45
Minnesota28
Property Crime in Aitkin County
United States48
Minnesota45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 15 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 27 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 42 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 29 | 2 | 8 |
| Dec | 15 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Aitkin County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding30
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard2
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Aitkin County, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Aitkin County, MN
Long Lake Conservation Center
4 miles, NW
Oak Street Christian School
39 miles, SW
Blackberry Sda School
40 miles, N
St Francis Catholic School
41 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Aitkin County, MN
University of Wisconsin-Superior
64 miles, E
The College of Saint Scholastica
64 miles, E
University of Minnesota-Duluth
65 miles, E
Saint Cloud State University
81 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Aitkin County, MN
Riverwood Healthcare Center
14 miles, W
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
26 miles, W
Mercy Hospital
33 miles, E
Mille Lacs Health System
38 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Aitkin County, MN
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
37 miles, W
Duluth International Airport
60 miles, E
Range Regional Airport
61 miles, NE
St. Cloud Regional Airport
79 miles, SW