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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 has a cool climate with 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.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below US avg
January Average10°F (-13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,235 ft (376 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density749/sq mi
Coordinates46.5267°N, 93.7050°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAitkin County County
Nearest AirportBrainerd Lakes Regional (BRD)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.9 / 100
Community Resilience98.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

154 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 123 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 48 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 52 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 57 km 1
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 50 km 0
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 29 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 81 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 73 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 46 km 1
Jun 30, 1968 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 22 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 46 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 19 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF2 50 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF2 85 km 0
Oct 26, 1996 EF2 15 km 0
Jul 21, 1995 EF2 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,055 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 9,055 64 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 67 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 67 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 42 km
2018 BOY RIVER 3,546 82 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,998 30 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 60 km
2015 TAMARACK 2,745 39 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,512 31 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 35 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 75 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 31 km
2010 BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 1,872 79 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 73 km
2009 EAST TANK RANGE 1,801 70 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 38 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,777 79 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 35 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,655 76 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 13 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-13°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in

Aitkin has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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