Minnesota
Akeley is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 323. Residents earn $43,750 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Akeley receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Akeley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Akeley is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Akeley is $105,600, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Akeley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,750 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,478 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $894 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,529 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 684 |
| County GDP | $968M |
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Healthcare | 56 |
| Retail | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,149 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.93% |
| Commute Time | 30.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $105,600 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $282,347 |
| Census Median Rent | $930 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 33.8% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,149 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.93% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,268/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.0 inches |
| 26% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,429 ft (436 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0004°N, 94.7282°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27057 |
Winner: Republican by 31.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.0% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 220/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 60.8% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Restaurants | 82 |
| Retail Stores | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 30.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |