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 has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 54.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 37.5°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,222 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1796°N, 93.8092°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Koochiching County County |
| Nearest Airport | Falls International/Einarson Field (INL) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.0 in |
Big Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 5°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.7").