AtkinsonMN
A town of 383.
383 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Most working residents commute out of Atkinson
Most working residents leave Atkinson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Cloquet (16%), Duluth (10%) and Moose Lake (10%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Atkinson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 71 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Atkinson is
Atkinson beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Atkinson | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.1% | 8.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7% | 5.9% |
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.
0.7% of Atkinson is conserved land
3.0 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
100% of working residents leave Atkinson for work
Where Atkinson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Atkinson
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, US
Atkinson is an unincorporated community in Atkinson Township, Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located between Cloquet and Mahtowa at the intersection of Carlton County Road 61 and County Road 144. Interstate 35 and State Highway 210 (MN 210) are nearby. Atkinson is located 8 miles southwest of Cloquet.
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- Elevation
- 1,142 ft