Aitkin County, MN

Living in Aitkin County

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 34
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 94
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Colleges 72
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Schools 54
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Residents

16k Population -491 (2010–19)
56  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over14%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate37%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$9.1k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty
29  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector64%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office20%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$183k Median Home Value +$5.3k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$601 Median Monthly Rent +$215 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas51%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas15%
Wood14%

Crime

Violent Crime in Aitkin County

United States45
Minnesota28

Property Crime in Aitkin County

United States48
Minnesota45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 10 1 10
Feb 15 1 9
Mar 27 1 8
Apr 42 2 3
May 54 3 0
Jun 63 4 0
Jul 68 4 0
Aug 66 4 0
Sep 57 4 0
Oct 44 3 1
Nov 29 2 8
Dec 15 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Aitkin County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding30
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard2
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Aitkin County, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Aitkin County, MN

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Blackberry Sda School
40 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Aitkin County, MN

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Aitkin County, MN

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Mercy Hospital
33 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Aitkin County, MN

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Range Regional Airport
61 miles, NE
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