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McKinley, MN
City in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
Population
92
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
65
ZIP codes
0
McKinley and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Louis County. PPP loans are for McKinley.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,615
95,078 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,867
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $13,363 per person
Environment and hazard risk
McKinley, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,085
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
290
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / -1°F
27.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in McKinley, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities near McKinley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GilbertCity | 2.9 mi | 11.7 |
| VirginiaCity | 5.4 mi | 18.8 |
| BiwabikCity | 6.4 mi | 8.8 |
| EvelethCity | 6.6 mi | 6.3 |
| AuroraCity | 7.9 mi | 3.7 |
| LeonidasCity | 8.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Mountain IronCity | 11 mi | 68.1 |
| Iron JunctionCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Hoyt LakesCity | 14 mi | 55.9 |
| KinneyCity | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| BuhlCity | 17 mi | 3.3 |
| BabbittCity | 21 mi | 106 |
| TowerCity | 22 mi | 2.9 |
| ChisholmCity | 22 mi | 4.5 |
| SoudanCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.7 |
| HibbingCity | 26 mi | 182 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McKinley, MN in?
- McKinley is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of McKinley, MN?
- About 92 people live in McKinley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McKinley?
- Nearby places include Gilbert (2.9 mi), Virginia (5.4 mi), Biwabik (6.4 mi), Eveleth (6.6 mi), Aurora (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023