Aitkin County

MN · Pop. 113,876 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Aitkin County is a suburban county in MN with a population of approximately 113,876.

$/Acre: $5,106

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 150 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 93/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.48%

Combined Sales Tax7.36%

Cost of Living Index97

Median Household Income$39,615

Poverty Rate17.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,106

Median Home Price$453K

Acres for Sale4864

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season150 days

Annual Rainfall26.6 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low4°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,665 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)150 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K440

Property Crime /100K499

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyModerate