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Akeley, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hubbard County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
323 Population 220/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $28,478 per capita
$105,600 Home Value $282,347 Zillow
$930 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
452 Violent Crime/100K 4,977 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,600 home value, $930/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
452 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Akeley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°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.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,429 ft (436 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density220/sq mi
Coordinates47.0004°N, 94.7282°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHubbard County County
Nearest AirportBemidji Regional (BJI)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience51.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

221 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 125 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 74 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 46 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 49 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 22 km 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 66 km 0
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 31 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 98 km 1
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 50 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 75 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 72 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 8, 2020 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 12, 2015 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 22, 2013 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 11, 2008 EF2 90 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 89 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 93 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 93 km
2018 BOY RIVER 3,546 45 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 86 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 92 km
2010 BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 1,872 47 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 50 km
2009 EAST TANK RANGE 1,801 96 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,777 45 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 98 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 81 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 96 km
2012 JEEP FIRE 1,437 48 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 93 km
2000 00 14 1,377 68 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,341 51 km
1997 UNNAMED 1,306 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
October 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 1.2 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.8 in

Akeley has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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