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Tamarack, MN
City in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
Population
43
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
0
Tamarack and its ZIP codes
Tamarack at a glance
- Tamarack is 83% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Tamarack, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Aitkin County. PPP loans are for Tamarack.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,165
4,402 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,713
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$154M
FY 2026, $9,822 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Tamarack, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
642
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
101
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / -3°F
31.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tamarack, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Tamarack
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WrightCity | 5.9 mi | 1.5 |
| McGregorCity | 9.1 mi | 2.1 |
| CromwellCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Kettle RiverCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| PalisadeCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| DenhamCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| FloodwoodCity | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| Moose LakeCity | 22 mi | 3.3 |
| BarnumCity | 23 mi | 1 |
| Sturgeon LakeCity | 23 mi | 3.8 |
| Big LakeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| MahtowaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 10.6 |
| Willow RiverCity | 26 mi | 1.8 |
| McGrathCity | 29 mi | 0.4 |
| AitkinCity | 29 mi | 3 |
| MahnomenCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tamarack, MN in?
- Tamarack is in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Tamarack, MN?
- About 43 people live in Tamarack, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tamarack?
- Nearby places include Wright (5.9 mi), McGregor (9.1 mi), Cromwell (12 mi), Kettle River (16 mi), Palisade (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023