Hubbard county MN 34 Akeley IMG 1313, 2012
Akeley’s story
110 years in pictures
Census counts: 855 in 1920, 404 in 2020. The archive holds 9 old photos and papers going back to 2007.
- 1916Akeley is settled
AkeleyMN
A town of 423, settled in 1916.
Photo: S Carpenter at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
423
2025 Census estimate · +5.2% since 2020
Typical home
$287K
−0.1% in a year
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
55.8
years
Jobs based here
86
A commuter town
Is Akeley a good place to live?
Akeley’s midpoint age is 55.8 years, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 39.9 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Among 274 Minnesota towns, just 2 have a lower income of the median household than Akeley. Akeley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
423 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Akeley: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Akeley, and how to reach them.
PowerMinnesota Power15.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAkeley water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Akeley’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHubbard County CourthouseHubbard County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code5643356433 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Akeley.
Work & commute
With 0.6 jobs for every working resident, most of Akeley’s workers commute out
Most people who work leave Akeley to do it: just 3% work in town. Its mean commuting time stands at 17 minutes. Also worth knowing: the share of residents in Akeley who live below the poverty line is 14%, above both Minnesota’s towns (7%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Jobs based in Akeley grew to 86 in 2023, 35 more than in 2013.
3%work in town
| Akeley | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 9.8% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Akeley3%
Park Rapids30%
Bemidji7%
Shingobee Township7%
Nevis6%
17 mi
median commute distance
86
jobs based in Akeley
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Akeley brings four seasons and pleasant summers
The typical July afternoon high for Akeley comes to 79°F.
79°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter3–22°
Spring29–51°
Summer55–77°
Fall34–52°
Oct 7
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
79°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
A home in Akeley is worth about $287K, on Zillow’s estimate
The share of households in Akeley who live in a home they own: 89%. Its typical rent is $1,094 a month.
$287KZillow home value
| Akeley | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 89% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,094 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Akeley$287K
Minnesota$349K
−0.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Safety
Crime reported in Akeley
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown. 4 crimes were reported in Akeley in 2025: 3 property and 1 violent.
Akeley is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
1
violent crimes reported in 2025
3
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Akeley is
15% of adults smoke cigarettes in Akeley. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Akeley is ahead of Minnesota on 1 and behind on 7. Among adults locally, 13% have diabetes and 30% feel lonely.
| Akeley | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 75% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
1 better24 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Akeley | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.3% | 8.9% |
St. Josephs Area Health Services
16.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Akeley faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Of the losses FEMA expects in Akeley, 74% come from inland flooding and 10% from cold waves. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 53% of U.S. communities. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid once, in 2009.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Akeley
18pages on Akeley
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Akeley; the nearest are
Leech Lake Tribal CollegeCommunity college · Public · Cass Lake27.5 mi$4,850 in-state tuitionBemidji State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Bemidji34 mi$10,237 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Akeley residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Akeley for work
Where Akeley’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
86jobs based in Akeley
3%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Akeley
City in Minnesota, United States
Akeley ( AYK-lee) is a city in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 404 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1916
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,430 ft
- ZIP code
- 56433
- Area code
- 218
Questions about Akeley
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Akeley, MN a good place to live?
Akeley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.