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Akeley, MN
City in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
Population
289
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
197
ZIP codes
0
Akeley and its ZIP codes
Akeley at a glance
- Akeley is about 2.7 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Akeley, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hubbard County. PPP loans are for Akeley.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,726
6,286 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,342
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $8,613 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Akeley, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
551
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 1°F
28.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Akeley, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Akeley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NevisCity | 6.1 mi | 0.9 |
| WalkerCity | 9.4 mi | 2.8 |
| HackensackCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| LaporteCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| BackusCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| WhipholtCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| Park RapidsCity | 17 mi | 7.4 |
| HubbardCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake GeorgeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.1 |
| Chickamaw BeachCity | 24 mi | 2.3 |
| LongvilleCity | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| Pine RiverCity | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| MenahgaCity | 25 mi | 3.7 |
| OsageCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.7 |
| NimrodCity | 26 mi | 1 |
| Cass LakeCity | 27 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Akeley, MN in?
- Akeley is in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Akeley, MN?
- About 289 people live in Akeley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Akeley?
- Nearby places include Nevis (6.1 mi), Walker (9.4 mi), Hackensack (11 mi), Laporte (15 mi), Backus (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023