Aitkin, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,217
Population
749/sq mi density
$45,813
Median Income
$25,091 per capita
$172,800
Home Value
$197,757 Zillow
$657
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
47
Violent Crime/100K
1,349 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$45,813 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$172,800 home value, $657/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
47 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. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 43.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,235 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5267°N, 93.7050°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Aitkin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.2 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-13°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in |
Aitkin has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.0").