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McKinley

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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails1.4 mi0.9 mi per sq mi
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About McKinley

City in Minnesota, United States
103Population
1.6 sq miArea
1,480 ftElevation

McKinley is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States; located within the Iron Range region of Minnesota. The population was 103 at the 2020 census. State Highway 135 (MN 135), Saint Louis County Road 20 (CR 20), and Main Street are three of the main routes in McKinley. McKinley is located seven miles east of the city of Virginia. Gilbert and Biwabik are nearby.

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3better than MN·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical CenterAurora · 8.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Scenic Rivers Health ServicesEveleth · 7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for McKinley · CMS · HRSAHealth in McKinley →

Natural hazards in McKinley

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.

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McKinley has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to -4°, and about 69 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

21° / 0°Winter
51° / 26°Spring
76° / 51°Summer
51° / 31°Fall
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Nearest: Gilbert Public LibraryGilbert · 3.3 miles · 34 hrs a week
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