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Climax, MN
City in Polk County, Minnesota.
Population
209
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
223
ZIP codes
0
Climax and its ZIP codes
Climax at a glance
- Climax is about 3.1 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Climax, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Climax.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,767
12,003 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,060
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$211M
FY 2026, $6,767 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Climax, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,375
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
102
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 1°F
22.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Climax, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Climax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NielsvilleCity | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| ShellyCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Caledonia, NDCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| FisherCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Buxton, NDCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| BeltramiCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| Reynolds, NDCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| CrookstonCity | 15 mi | 5.1 |
| Thompson, NDCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| HalstadCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Hillsboro, NDCity | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| HendrumCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| East Grand ForksCity | 24 mi | 5.9 |
| Grand Forks, NDCity | 25 mi | 29.1 |
| Mayville, NDCity | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| AdaCity | 25 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Climax, MN in?
- Climax is in Polk County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Climax, MN?
- About 209 people live in Climax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Climax?
- Nearby places include Nielsville (5.5 mi), Shelly (10 mi), Caledonia, ND (11 mi), Fisher (13 mi), Buxton, ND (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023