Aitkin, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,217 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,813 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$172,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$447 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$541 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Aitkin County
1
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Aitkin County
5
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 9
Feb 1 7 15
Mar 1 8 27
Apr 2 2 42
May 2 0 54
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 2 0 57
Oct 2 1 45
Nov 1 7 29
Dec 1 8 15

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MN State Senate District 10, MN State House District 10A, MN
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Schools

Rippleside Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Aitkin Secondary School
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Cuyuna Range Elementary
12 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Central Lakes College-Brainerd
27 miles, W • 1.9 star
Itasca Community College
50 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Pine Technical & Community College
60 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Riverwood Healthcare Center
<1 miles, E • 5 star
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
12 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
22 miles, W • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
70 miles, SW • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
72 miles, NE • 1 star
Duluth International Airport
75 miles, E • 1 star
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