Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 576, settled in 1916.
36% of residents are 65 or older in Akeley Township, against 18% in Minnesota’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Among 274 Minnesota towns, just 1 have a higher median age than Akeley Township. 17% of the land in Akeley Township is conserved, against 4.7% in Minnesota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Paul Bunyan State Forest, at 3,572 acres with 5.6 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Akeley Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 855 in 1920, 404 in 2020. The archive holds 9 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 2 maps from 1972 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Akeley Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Akeley Township.
1% of working residents work locally in Akeley Township. The top destinations are Park Rapids (15%), Walker (11%) and Bemidji (10%). Akeley Township’s median household income is $67,000.
| Akeley Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Median household income | $67,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Paul Bunyan State Forest | 5.6 mi | 3,572 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Akeley Township has cold winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Akeley Township is 79°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 61% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
14% of Akeley Township adults have diabetes. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 5 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Akeley Township. 22% of Akeley Township adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Akeley Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
| What stands out | Akeley Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.9% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Akeley Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Akeley Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Akeley Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
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.
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Akeley Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.