The Town FilesCrow Wing County, Minnesota
67,686 people. The median home is worth $306,800 (typical Minnesota town: $301,800) and the median household earns $72,589.
Towns in Crow Wing County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brainerd | 14,395 | $192,500 | $56,111 | 35.1 |
| Baxter | 8,612 | $324,100 | $70,688 | 43.1 |
| Breezy Point | 2,574 | $340,800 | $85,938 | 41.0 |
| Pequot Lakes | 2,395 | $289,300 | $63,699 | 43.2 |
| Crosslake | 2,394 | $473,700 | $79,635 | 61.0 |
| Crosby | 2,360 | $185,600 | $41,554 | 52.3 |
| Crow Wing | 2,149 | $293,600 | $99,861 | 38.8 |
| Lake Edward | 2,108 | $386,400 | $82,292 | 55.0 |
| Nisswa | 1,967 | $481,200 | $100,000 | 54.7 |
| Oak Lawn | 1,764 | $263,200 | $85,417 | 42.1 |
| Deerwood | 1,309 | $422,700 | $95,119 | 51.4 |
| Irondale | 1,262 | $296,200 | $86,591 | 41.2 |
| Ideal | 1,210 | $461,300 | $108,355 | 59.9 |
| Long Lake | 1,111 | $321,500 | $85,385 | 42.5 |
| Fort Ripley | 1,009 | $322,300 | $75,000 | 43.7 |
| Center | 990 | $339,100 | $74,554 | 47.9 |
| Bay Lake | 921 | $434,400 | $74,286 | 63.5 |
| Nokay Lake | 898 | $304,300 | $83,750 | 51.1 |
| Emily | 843 | $348,800 | $68,250 | 57.4 |
| Garrison | 837 | $263,000 | $73,250 | 53.6 |
| Mission | 796 | $424,500 | $80,662 | 58.4 |
| St. Mathias | 606 | $284,600 | $118,750 | 39.4 |
| Roosevelt | 582 | $284,000 | $79,167 | 48.9 |
| Ironton | 576 | $144,000 | $62,813 | 35.0 |
| Daggett Brook | 551 | $318,300 | $66,429 | 41.5 |
| Deerwood | 526 | $225,000 | $62,981 | 35.7 |
| Pelican | 501 | $458,300 | $69,250 | 57.8 |
People and housing
| Crow Wing County | Typical Minnesota town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $306,800 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $971 | $991 |
| Median household income | $72,589 | $87,375 |
| Median age | 45.7 | 42.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 6.9% |
Jobs and pay
31,053 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,044 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 707 storm events in Crow Wing County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Crow Wing County has been included in 13 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4666: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 6, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4069: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 1, 2002 | Fire | FM-2409: Mn - By-Pass Fire - 05/31/2002 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).