McKinley, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · St. Louis County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
99 Population 69/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $40,799 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $120,961 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher

McKinley, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,250
25% below
$40,799 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
56% below
Zillow: $120,961
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How McKinley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
44%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McKinley a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McKinley residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,799. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,646 business establishments, including 557 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McKinley is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,961. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

27.5% of adults in McKinley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McKinley has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population99
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$40,799
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$13,874M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$120,961
Housing Units64
Rent Burden31.4%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,681/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation1,426 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in McKinley was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 557 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.