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Aitkin, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,217 Population 749/sq mi density
$45,813 Median Income $25,091 per capita
$172,800 Home Value $184,456 Zillow
$657 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
101 Violent Crime/100K 2,267 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,813 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$172,800 home value, $657/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Aitkin, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,813
39% below
$25,091 per capita
Home Value
$172,800
39% below
Zillow: $184,456
Median Rent
$657/mo
44% below
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
101/100K
73% below
2,267/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Aitkin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Aitkin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
61%
Rent
56%
Poverty
108%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Aitkin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Aitkin residents earn a median household income of $45,813 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,091. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Aitkin is $172,800 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,456. Median rent is $657/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Aitkin reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,267/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

20.0% of adults in Aitkin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Aitkin has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,217
Median Age47.3 yrs
Density749/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,813
Per Capita$25,091
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$674M
Avg Weekly Wage$917

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,800
Rent$657
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$184,456
Housing Units1,012
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent101/100K
Property2,267/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault101/100K
Burglary101/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,235 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute14 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Aitkin was founded in 1889.
The median home in Aitkin was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.