TamarackMN
A town of 59, settled in 1898.
Is Tamarack a good place to live?
Tamarack has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
59 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Tamarack: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Tamarack, 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 Tamarack.
The typical home in Tamarack is valued at about $218K
Values rose 3.5% in the 12 months to September 2026. In Tamarack, 77% of households own their home, near the Minnesota town median (75%) and above the median of U.S. towns (73%).
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Tamarack
The typical July afternoon high for Tamarack comes to 79°F, below both Minnesota’s towns (82°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Top of a high hazard risk in Tamarack: inland flooding
Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 66% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Tamarack is
Just over a third of Tamarack adults have high blood pressure. Two figures for adults locally: 19% binge drink, 32% sleep under 7 hours.
| Tamarack | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 30% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 75% | 79% |
| What stands out | Tamarack | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.8% | 8.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 7% | 5.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.6% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
8.7% of Tamarack is conserved land
There are 0.5 miles of trail across 2 parks and preserves. In Tamarack, the concentration of trails is 0.1 miles per square mile. Parks and preserves here: 2, covering 8 acres.
| Tamarack | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 8.7% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Savanna State Forest | — | 5 |
| 2. Tamarack City Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Tamarack
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Tamarack; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Tamarack residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Tamarack
City in Minnesota, United States
Tamarack is a city in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 57 at the 2020 census. Tamarack is located along Minnesota State Highway 210 at the junction with Aitkin County Roads 6 and 16. Other routes include Main Street.
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- Established
- 1921
- Area
- 3.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,266 ft
- ZIP code
- 55787
- Area code
- 218
Questions about Tamarack
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Tamarack, MN a good place to live?
Tamarack has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.