IsleMN
A town of 695. A regional job hub with 387 jobs.
What makes Isle stand out
The 2 things Isle does most differently from other towns.
695 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Isle’s report card
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Weather
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Isle. Another town gets a different order.
About one in five working residents works right in Isle
About one in 5 of Isle’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Kathio (15%), Onamia (4%) and East Side (4%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Where working residents work
Isle’s public schools outperform 31% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Isle’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 69% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle Elementary | PK–6 | 200 | B− |
| Isle Secondary | 7–12 | 188 | C− |
| Isle Area Learning Center | 7–12 | 6 | Not graded |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Isle has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Isle
22 crimes were reported in Isle in 2025: 21 property and 1 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Isle is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
How healthy Isle is
Isle beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
| What stands out | Isle | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.3% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.5% | 8.9% |
A typical Isle home is worth about $309K
The typical Isle home is worth about $309,000, up 3.9% in a year, 12% below the Minnesota typical home.
Typical home value
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.
0.3% of Isle is conserved land
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Father Hennepin State Park | — | 4 |
| 2. Isle Lake View Park | — | 1 |
Every workday, about 336 people come to Isle for work
Where Isle’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Isle
City in Minnesota, United States
Isle is a city in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 803 at the 2020 census, up from 751 in 2010.
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- Population
- 803
- Area
- 3.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,276 ft
- ZIP code
- 56342
- Area code
- 320