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Tamarack, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
42 Population 12/sq mi density
$49,375 Median Income $36,660 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $203,443 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Tamarack has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,267 ft (386 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates46.6530°N, 93.1250°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAitkin County County
Nearest AirportDuluth International (DLH)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.9 / 100
Community Resilience98.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

107 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 107 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 85 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 95 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 96 km 1
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 37 km 1
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 35 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 86 km 2
Jun 30, 1968 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF2 64 km 0
Oct 26, 1996 EF2 58 km 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 3, 1985 EF2 67 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 8, 1977 EF2 38 km 0
Jun 7, 1977 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,642 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 82 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,998 17 km
2015 TAMARACK 2,745 8 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,512 16 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 31 km
2024 RX-86_FY23 2,187 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 36 km
2010 BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 1,872 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 34 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,777 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 31 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 58 km
2004 SOUTH MAIN ROAD 1,384 22 km
2006 WUI RX BURN UNIT 15 1,380 21 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,371 70 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,352 1 km
1997 UNNAMED 1,306 32 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,249 31 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,226 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 1.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.9 in

Tamarack has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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