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Kettle River, MN

Kettle River, MN.

Population: 739 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$242,546
1-year appreciation
+7.8%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$244,055
House Price Index
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+1.5%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
42.0°F
Average high
52.0°F
Average low
31.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
266
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1

Amenities

Nearest airport
Moose Lake Carlton County Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Duluth International Airport (DLH) (40 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-8 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Median annual property tax
$1,904
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
32.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,560
Average weekly wage
$1,053
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
96

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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