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International Falls, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Koochiching County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,728 Population 842/sq mi density
$61,043 Median Income $38,127 per capita
$115,000 Home Value $147,399 Zillow
$753 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
221 Violent Crime/100K 1,260 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,043 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,000 home value, $753/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

International Falls, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,043
19% below
$38,127 per capita
Home Value
$115,000
59% below
Zillow: $147,399
Median Rent
$753/mo
35% below
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
221/100K
42% below
1,260/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
269 sunny days/yr

How International Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
41%
Rent
65%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is International Falls a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

International Falls residents earn a median household income of $61,043 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,127. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% 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 International Falls is $115,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,399. Median rent is $753/month, with 24.8% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

International Falls reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,260/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

20.1% of adults in International Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

International Falls has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population5,728
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density842/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,043
Per Capita$38,127
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$643M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,000
Rent$753
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$147,399
Housing Units3,127
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

F
Violent221/100K
Property1,260/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault170/100K
Burglary136/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,809/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain25.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,136 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute8 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in International Falls was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Falls International/Einarson Field (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.