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Kanabec County, MN
4 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Kanabec County, Minnesota.
Population
16,390
Land area
522sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Kanabec County
Kanabec County at a glance
- Kanabec County is 56% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,460, 20% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,100 (31% below Minnesota) and median rent is $962 a month.
- Its largest cities are Mora (3,732), Ogilvie (322) and Grasston (112).
Local data for Kanabec County, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kanabec County, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,460
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$228,100
Prices +0.6% in a year
Median rent
$962/mo
Homeownership
84.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
34.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,723), Swedish Americans (1,982), Irish Americans (1,649).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,033
4,175 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,003
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$117M
FY 2026, $7,284 per person
PPP loans
$26.8M
523 loans, 2,936 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$43.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Kanabec County, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 34.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kanabec County, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
287
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 1°F
31.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kanabec County, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Kanabec County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Kanabec County, MN?
- Mora is the largest city or town in Kanabec County, with about 3,732 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Kanabec County?
- Kanabec County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 55006, 55051, 56358.
- What is the population of Kanabec County, MN?
- About 16,390 people live in Kanabec County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Kanabec County?
- Kanabec County borders Chisago County, Isanti County, Pine County, Mille Lacs County, Aitkin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023