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Littlefork, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Koochiching County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
577 Population 485/sq mi density
$61,685 Median Income $37,207 per capita
$114,500 Home Value $163,779 Zillow
$450 Median Rent 16.8% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
189 Violent Crime/100K 2,573 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,685 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,500 home value, $450/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Littlefork has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. The area receives 54.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average37.8°F
30% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,118 ft (341 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density485/sq mi
Coordinates48.3964°N, 93.5578°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKoochiching County County
Nearest AirportFalls International/Einarson Field (INL)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 54.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.4 / 100
Community Resilience84.5 / 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)

Tornado History

40 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 fatalities, 8 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 1, 1973 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 25, 1963 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 6, 1959 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 17, 2019 EF1 44 km 0
Jul 17, 2019 EF1 69 km 0
Aug 26, 2018 EF1 77 km 0
Jul 11, 2018 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 21, 2017 EF1 96 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF1 63 km 0
Jun 8, 1993 EF1 93 km 0
Jun 12, 1980 EF1 92 km 0
Aug 24, 1975 EF1 72 km 0
Sep 26, 1964 EF1 75 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF1 100 km 0
Jul 1, 1958 EF1 99 km 1
Sep 17, 1955 EF1 57 km 0
Jul 17, 2019 EF0 76 km 0
Jul 14, 2008 EF0 95 km 0
May 5, 2005 EF0 76 km 0
May 5, 2005 EF0 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,376 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 3,376 71 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,051 82 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,615 79 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,986 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,874 86 km
1986 UNNAMED 1,096 96 km
2004 SECTION 33 WFU 1,064 51 km
2009 HWY 72 EASTPOWERLINE 811 78 km
2007 THE PITT FIRE 745 95 km
2009 INDIAN PINES HWY 72 590 74 km
2003 BIG BOG 503 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-16°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 1.5 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.9 in

Littlefork has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 4°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.7").

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