KeewatinMN
A town of 965, settled in 1906.
Is Keewatin a good place to live?
Only 5 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Keewatin. Keewatin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
965 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Keewatin: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Keewatin, 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Keewatin.
The schools Keewatin’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Nashwauk-Keewatin School District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keewatin-Nashwauk Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 313 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Most of Keewatin’s workers commute out: the town has 0.1 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Keewatin for work: only 1% work in town. 19% of Keewatin residents live below the poverty line, against 7% in Minnesota’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The median household income in Keewatin is $54,000.
| Keewatin | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Keewatin faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Keewatin, a typical July afternoon runs cooler than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
Keewatin’s July high is 78°F. Keewatin has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Crime reported in Keewatin
6 crimes were reported in Keewatin in 2025: 6 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Keewatin is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keewatin stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with more of its adults who smoke cigarettes
20% of adults smoke cigarettes in Keewatin. Keewatin beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18. 28% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Keewatin.
| Keewatin | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 36% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| What stands out | Keewatin | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.7% | 5.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14% | 8.9% |
| More smokers | 19.5% | 13.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Keewatin | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $932 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 81% | 75% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Keewatin
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Keewatin
About 7 of every 100 Keewatin residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
99% of working residents leave Keewatin for work
Where Keewatin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Keewatin
City in Minnesota, United States
Keewatin ( kee-WAH-tin) is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 984 at the 2020 census. U.S. Highway 169 serves as a main route in Keewatin. Students from the Keewatin area attend Nashwauk Keewatin High School.
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- Area
- 2.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,457 ft
- ZIP code
- 55753
- Area code
- 218
Questions about Keewatin
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Keewatin, MN a good place to live?
Keewatin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Keewatin, MN known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Gino Cappelletti and Vic Spadaccini.