Wahkon, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
249
Population
259/sq mi density
$52,656
Median Income
$30,878 per capita
$197,500
Home Value
$270,473 Zillow
$858
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$52,656 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$197,500 home value, $858/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wahkon 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. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 31.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 259/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1200°N, 93.5224°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Aitkin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.2 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in |
Wahkon has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").