Bigfork, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Itasca County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
430
Population
231/sq mi density
$40,875
Median Income
$28,116 per capita
$147,900
Home Value
$244,603 Zillow
$1,157
Median Rent
50.0% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$40,875 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$147,900 home value, $1,157/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bigfork has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 64.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,316 ft (401 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 231/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7469°N, 93.6533°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Itasca County County |
| Nearest Airport | Range Regional (HIB) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in |
Bigfork has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 6°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (0.8").