At a Glance
Median Income
$69,620
$36,807 per capita
Home Value
$109,500
Zillow: $124,198
Median Rent
$725/mo
14.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
15.5% smoking rate
How Biwabik Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Biwabik's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Biwabik a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Biwabik residents earn a median household income of $69,620 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,807. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,646 business establishments, including 557 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Biwabik is $109,500 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,198. Median rent is $725/month, with 14.0% 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 1951.
Education
33.8% of adults in Biwabik hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Biwabik has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population882
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density101/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,620
Per Capita$36,807
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,874M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,500
Rent$725
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$124,198
Housing Units440
Rent Burden14.0%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,681/100K
Climate
Avg Temp36°F
Rain28.1 in/yr
Elevation1,507 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Biwabik was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 557 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.