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Jenkins, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 492 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +71.4%
Males: 237  (48.3%)
Females: 255  (51.7%)
Median resident age:

34.0 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 56456.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,362 (it was $34,167 in 2000)
Jenkins:

$62,362
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,301 (it was $14,198 in 2000)

Jenkins city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $306,549 (it was $70,000 in 2000)
Jenkins:

$306,549
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $300,334; detached houses: $311,171; mobile homes: $132,047

Median gross rent in 2022: $921.

March 2022 cost of living index in Jenkins: 87.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.3%
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  • Races in Jenkins, MN (2022)
    • 43493.1%White alone
    • 234.9%Two or more races
    • 71.5%Asian alone
    • 20.4%Other race alone

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Ancestries: German (30.9%), Irish (16.7%), Norwegian (6.2%), Swedish (5.6%), European (4.9%), American (3.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1260 feet

Land area: 4.25 square miles.

Population density: 116 people per square mile   (very low).

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4 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.9%
Minnesota:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,158 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,313 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Cloud, MN (75.9 miles , pop. 59,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (127.3 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (467.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Pequot Lakes, MN (1.8 miles ),
Pine River, MN (2.4 miles ),
Breezy Point, MN (2.5 miles ),
Chickamaw Beach, MN (2.7 miles),
Nisswa, MN (3.1 miles ),
Lake Shore, MN (3.2 miles ),
Crosslake, MN (3.3 miles ),
Manhattan Beach, MN (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 46.65 N, Longitude: 94.33 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 218

Distribution of median household income in Jenkins, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Jenkins, MN in 2022

Jenkins satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $209,300
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $292,600
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $50,400
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $141,500
  • 2018: 6 buildings, average cost: $156,700
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $600,000
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $127,000
  • 2013: 2 buildings, average cost: $220,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $107,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $185,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $138,000
  • 2008: 10 buildings, average cost: $181,200
  • 2007: 9 buildings, average cost: $121,100
  • 2006: 15 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2005: 10 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $108,300
  • 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $106,300
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $67,500
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $30,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $65,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Jenkins, MN residents
Average permit cost in Jenkins, MN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +20 (+7.5%).
Most common industries in Jenkins, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.0%)
  • Health care (8.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.8%)
  • Educational services (5.2%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.2%)
  • Radio, TV, computer stores (6.0%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.1%)
  • Educational services (11.3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.0%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (7.0%)
  • Private households (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Jenkins, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (15.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Construction laborers (3.9%)
  • Carpenters (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (16.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (14.5%)
  • Carpenters (7.2%)
  • Construction laborers (7.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (14.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.5%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (7.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Religious workers (4.2%)

Average climate in Jenkins, Minnesota

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 52.8. This is better than average.

City:

52.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.71. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.71
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Jenkins-area historical tornado activity is below Minnesota state average. It is 41% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/11/1966, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.2 miles away from the Jenkins city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/6/1969, a category F4 tornado 10.6 miles away from the city center killed 12 people and injured 70 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Jenkins-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 47% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 106.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 115.6 miles away from Jenkins center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 298.3 miles away from Jenkins center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 135.0 miles away from the city center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 95.0 miles away from Jenkins center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 99.7 miles away from Jenkins center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Crow Wing County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 3, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Jenkins topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Jenkins:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - PINE RIVER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; PINE RIVER, MN)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; NISSWA, MN)

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Jenkins:

  • Central Lakes College-Brainerd (about 22 miles; Brainerd, MN; Full-time enrollment: 3,371)
  • Bemidji State University (about 64 miles; Bemidji, MN; FT enrollment: 4,316)
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College (about 74 miles; Alexandria, MN; FT enrollment: 2,324)
  • St Cloud Technical and Community College (about 75 miles; Saint Cloud, MN; FT enrollment: 3,493)
  • College of Saint Benedict (about 76 miles; Saint Joseph, MN; FT enrollment: 2,025)
  • Rasmussen College-Minnesota (about 76 miles; St. Cloud, MN; FT enrollment: 4,575)
  • Saint Cloud State University (about 77 miles; Saint Cloud, MN; FT enrollment: 12,822)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Wildwedge Family Golf Park (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Jenkins: Jenkins Church of God (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Jenkins Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Crow Wing County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.1%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

10.7%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Jenkins (2011 data):

  • Woodland Bank: - Jenkins Branch at 33900 Gleason Avenue, branch established on 2005/06/10. Info updated 2007/05/29: Bank assets: $109.7 mil, Deposits: $100.6 mil, headquarters in Deer River, MN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Remer Bancorporation, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Jenkins:

Marital status in Jenkins, MN
  • Never married: 25.0%
  • Now married: 60.4%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 3.5%
  • Divorced: 8.8%

For population 25 years and over in Jenkins:

  • High school or higher: 98.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.1
Minnesota average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Jenkins
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Jenkins, MN (based on Crow Wing County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant13,48723
Catholic10,75113
Evangelical Protestant9,07349
Other5874
None28,602-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 13
This county:

2.11 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 37
Here:

6.02 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 71
Crow Wing County:

11.54 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.7%
Minnesota:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.2%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

8.0%
Minnesota:

13.0%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$4,663
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$1,299
Totals for Government 0$0 2$5,962

Jenkins government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $71,000 ($144.31)
    General - Other: $47,000 ($95.53)
    Financial Administration: $44,000 ($89.43)
    Police Protection: $42,000 ($85.37)
    Local Fire Protection: $15,000 ($30.49)
    Central Staff Services: $14,000 ($28.46)
    Solid Waste Management: $4,000 ($8.13)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($6.10)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $14,000 ($28.46)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($16.26)

Jenkins government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($8.13)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($6.10)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $2,000 ($4.07)
    Other: $1,000 ($2.03)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $11,000 ($22.36)
    Special Assessments: $3,000 ($6.10)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($6.10)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $7,000 ($14.23)
  • Tax - Property: $255,000 ($518.29)
    Other License: $2,000 ($4.07)

Strongest AM radio stations in Jenkins:

  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KLIZ (1380 AM; 5 kW; BRAINERD, MN; Owner: KOMMERSTAD COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. LLC)
  • WWWI (1270 AM; 5 kW; BAXTER, MN; Owner: TOWER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WBHR (660 AM; 10 kW; SAUK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: HERBERT M. HOPPE)
  • KLTF (960 AM; 5 kW; LITTLE FALLS, MN; Owner: KLTF/KFML, INC.)
  • KKIN (930 AM; 2 kW; AITKIN, MN; Owner: QUARNSTROM MEDIA GROUP, LLC)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WNMT (650 AM; 10 kW; NASHWAUK, MN; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO NETWORK, L.L.C.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Jenkins:

  • KTIG (102.7 FM; PEQUOT LAKES, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN B/CASTERS, INC.)
  • KLKS (104.3 FM; BREEZY POINT, MN; Owner: LAKES BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • KBLB (93.3 FM; NISSWA, MN; Owner: BL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJJY-FM (106.7 FM; BRAINERD, MN; Owner: BL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBPR (90.7 FM; BRAINERD, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO INC.)
  • KKWS (105.9 FM; WADENA, MN; Owner: KOMMERSTAD COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, LLC)
  • KSKK (94.7 FM; STAPLES, MN; Owner: NORMIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KLIZ-FM (107.5 FM; BRAINERD, MN; Owner: KOMMERSTAD COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, LLC)
  • KLLZ-FM (99.1 FM; WALKER, MN; Owner: BG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KUAL-FM (101.5 FM; CROSBY, MN; Owner: BL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFGI (103.5 FM; BRAINERD, MN; Owner: KOMMERSTAD COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Jenkins:

  • KLKS-LP (Channel 46; BREEZY POINT, MN; Owner: LAKES BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • KCCW-TV (Channel 12; WALKER, MN; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KAWB (Channel 22; BRAINERD, MN; Owner: NORTHERN MN PUBLIC TELEVISION INC.)
  • K54AT (Channel 54; BRAINERD, MN; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • K49CU (Channel 49; WALKER, MN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • K25GD (Channel 25; AITKIN, MN; Owner: KBJR LICENSE, INC.)
  • K33ET (Channel 33; AITKIN, MN; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF DULUTH, LLC)
  • K27EV (Channel 27; AITKIN, MN; Owner: WDIO-TV, LLC)
  • K16BQ (Channel 16; BRAINERD, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K28DF (Channel 28; BRAINERD, MN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • K57BJ (Channel 57; BRAINERD, MN; Owner: WDIO-TV, LLC)
  • K39GG (Channel 39; AITKIN, MN; Owner: KQDS ACQUISITION CORP.)

Jenkins fatal accident list:

Jul 8, 2005 11:15 PM, Sr-371, 19, Lat: 46.631350, Lon: -94.325250, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 2
Feb 8, 2001 11:51 AM, Sr-371, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jul 3, 2000 09:52 PM, Sr-371, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 6, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 2, 1999 03:23 PM, Sr-371, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
Aug 19, 1998 03:45 PM, Sr-371, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 4, 1984 06:28 PM, 371, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 7.9mTotal length
  • 1,596Total average daily traffic
  • 1,596Total future (year 2029) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KF0INI, Licensee ID: L02543668, Grant Date: 04/04/2022, Expiration Date: 04/04/2032, Certifier: Andrew J Rudlang, Registrant: Andrew J Rudlang, 33237 Old 371, Jenkins, MN 56472-2626


Most common first names in Jenkins, MN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Eugene270.5 years
Marion282.0 years
John282.5 years
Louis280.0 years
Raymond264.5 years
Most common last names in Jenkins, MN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hofius457.8 years
Kelsey372.0 years
Newton380.7 years
Beardsley270.5 years
Bliss270.0 years
Gamble282.0 years
Bryant272.5 years
Gleason290.5 years
Grabow252.1 years
Dickey271.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Jenkins, MN
  • 65.9%Utility gas
  • 16.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.4%Electricity
  • 7.4%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Jenkins, MN
  • 70.6%Utility gas
  • 20.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.8%Electricity


Jenkins compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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