At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$28,478 per capita
Home Value
$105,600
Zillow: $282,347
Median Rent
$930/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
452/100K
4,977/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Akeley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Akeley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Akeley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Akeley residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,478. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 684 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Akeley is $105,600 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,347. Median rent is $930/month, with 33.8% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Akeley reports 452 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,977/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.0% of adults in Akeley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Akeley has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population323
Median Age54.3 yrs
Density220/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$28,478
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,600
Rent$930
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$282,347
Housing Units217
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent452/100K
Property4,977/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault452/100K
Burglary1,131/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,268/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,429 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute30 min
Broadband60.8%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Akeley was founded in 1916.
The median home in Akeley was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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