Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Biwabik is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 882. Residents earn $69,620 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Biwabik receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Biwabik stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Biwabik is $69,620, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Biwabik is $109,500, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Biwabik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,620 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,807 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,163 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,234 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,646 |
| County GDP | $13,874M |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Healthcare | 843 |
| Retail | 793 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,326 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.86% |
| Commute Time | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |
| Census Median | $109,500 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $115,037 |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 14.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,326 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.86% |
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,681/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 36.4°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.1 inches |
| 26% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,507 ft (459 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5403°N, 92.3422°W |
| County FIPS | 27137 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.8% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Retail Stores | 793 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 14.2% |