McGrath, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
29 Population 78/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher

McGrath, MN

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
90% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
57.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How McGrath Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows McGrath's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
460%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McGrath a Good Place to Live?

F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

3.4% of adults in McGrath hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McGrath has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population29
Median Age72.2 yrs
Density78/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born31.0%
Veterans20.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$12,521
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty57.1%
County GDP$674M
Avg Weekly Wage$917

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$210,147
Housing Units43
Rent Burden29.7%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation1,234 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Broadband64.3%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in McGrath was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
69.0% of the population has a disability.
31.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.