Big Falls, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Koochiching County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
157 Population 26/sq mi density
$26,071 Median Income $29,245 per capita
$48,500 Home Value $163,779 Zillow
$550 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$26,071 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,500 home value, $550/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Big Falls, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,071
65% below
$29,245 per capita
Home Value
$48,500
83% below
Zillow: $163,779
Median Rent
$550/mo
53% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

How Big Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Big Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
35%
Home Value
17%
Rent
47%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Big Falls a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Big Falls residents earn a median household income of $26,071 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,245. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 428 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Big Falls is $48,500 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,779. Median rent is $550/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

11.3% of adults in Big Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Big Falls has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population157
Median Age63.0 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,071
Per Capita$29,245
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$643M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,500
Rent$550
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$163,779
Housing Units154
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,809/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain27.3 in/yr
Elevation1,222 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Big Falls was built in 1973.
27.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Falls International/Einarson Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.