TaconiteMN
A town of 468, settled in 1907.
468 people, and everyone knows the way
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Taconite’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Taconite. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Taconite
Most working residents leave Taconite for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Rapids (31%), Hibbing (12%) and Coleraine (7%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Taconite has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 60 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Taconite is
Taconite beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Taconite | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.5% | 8.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.1% | 5.4% |
| More smokers | 16.7% | 13.1% |
4.2% of Taconite is conserved land
32 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Homes in Taconite sell for about $85K
The median sale price was $85,000 in April 2026.
100% of working residents leave Taconite for work
Where Taconite’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Taconite
City in Minnesota, United States
Taconite ( TAK-ə-nyte) is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 651 at the 2020 census. U.S. Highway 169 serves as a main route in the community.
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- Established
- 1907
- Population
- 651
- Area
- 30 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,398 ft
- ZIP code
- 55786
- Area code
- 218