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Wahkon, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County
Wahkon, MN
At a Glance
How Wahkon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wahkon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wahkon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wahkon residents earn a median household income of $52,656 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,878. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wahkon is $197,500 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,348. Median rent is $858/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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Wahkon reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,663/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Wahkon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wahkon has 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 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.