Aitkin County


Quality of Life

The quality of life in Aitkin County is outstanding. Surrounded by lush forests, sparking lakes and rushing rivers, its cities and small towns offer residents safe and secure neighborhoods, quality schools, access to health care, minimal traffic and a relaxed daily pace.

Out of Minnesota's 10,000 lakes, Mille Lacs in Aitkin County is one of the best places to hook a trophy walleye. The area's lakes, parks and public lands provide residents with many opportunities to hunt, fish, swim, hike, ski, snowmobile and enjoy the great outdoors.



Climate | Taxes | Housing | School | Health Care | Crime Rate
Quality of Life Statistics
aitkin
Average Daily Temperature High Low Average
January 17.3 -4.8 6.3
July 79.4 55.4 67.5
Annual Averages
Temperature (Fahrenheit) 39.9
Rainfall (Inches) 29
Snowfall (Inches) 51.00
Wind Speed (Miles per Hour) N/A
Number of Days Sunny or Partly Sunny N/A
  Range Average
Elevation (Feet above Sea Level) 722 -1269 1,190
Personal Income Tax Rate Range
State Rate (%) 5.35- 7.85
Local Rate (%) Not Applicable in Minnesota (N/A)
Local Occupation Tax Rate Range Basis
City Residents N/A N/A
Non-City Residents N/A N/A
Sales Tax
State Rate (%) 6.875%
Local Rate (%) No Local Sales & Use Tax
Major Exemptions

Electric Power and Natural Gas, if used in production

Production is rebated

Pollution Control if greater than 100 pounds

Industrial Building Construction Materials

Tooling if outsourced

Manufacturer's Raw Materials

Custom Software
Housing
Single Family Residential
Active Listings N/A
$100,000 and Under N/A
$100,001 - $150,000 N/A
$150,001 - $200,000 N/A
$200,001 - $250,000 N/A
$250,001 - $300,000 0
$300,001 and Above N/A
Average Selling Price $0
Median Selling Price $143,800
Condominium & Townhouse
Active Listings N/A
Average Selling Price $0
Median Selling Price $0
Schools
Aitkin School District
McGregor School District
Hill City School District
Health Care
  Total
Hospitals 1
Teaching Hospitals 0
Beds 24
Outpatient Clinics 2
Physicians 39
Dentists 3
Physician Ratio (1:1,000 Residents) 2
Dentist Ratio (1:1,000 Residents) 0
Crime Rate
Per 100,000 Residents Total
Violent 205
Property 3,484
Index 3,689