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A town of 970, settled in 1893.
Biwabik’s January low is -4°F, below both Minnesota’s towns (6°F) and U.S. towns (22°F). No town among the 232 in Minnesota we compare has a lower typical home value than Biwabik. Biwabik’s trail density is 1.5 miles per square mile, above both the Minnesota town median (0.5) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). The biggest park or preserve is Superior National Forest, at 36 acres. Biwabik has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Biwabik beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,299 in 1900, a peak of 2,024 in 1920, 961 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1850 and 3 maps from 1950 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Biwabik, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Biwabik.
The typical Biwabik home is worth about $121,000, up 3.9% in a year, 65% below the Minnesota typical home. Biwabik’s median rent is $749 a month.
| Biwabik | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $749 a month | $1,196 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 81% | 75% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Most working residents leave Biwabik for work: only 9% work in town. The average trip to work in Biwabik is 18 minutes. Jobs based in Biwabik grew to 614 in 2023, 313 more than in 2013.
| Biwabik | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 7% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Biwabik has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 78°, January nights drop to -4° and about 69 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 61% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Biwabik beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 34% of Biwabik adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Biwabik | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 30% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 75% | 79% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 10% | 12% |
| What stands out | Biwabik | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.2% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.7% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Minnesota average. 21% of residents are 65 or older in Biwabik. 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
| Biwabik | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 21% | 18% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 21% | 23% | 22% |
46% women, 54% men
About 119 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.5 points). Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Biwabik | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.6% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.3% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.6% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.6% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 18.3% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.3% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.1% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.4% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.9% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.9% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 27% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 18.4% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.3% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.6% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Superior National Forest | — | 36 |
| 2. Biwabik Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Biwabik; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Biwabik residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Biwabik’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Minnesota, United States
Biwabik ( BY-wə-bik) is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 961 at the 2020 census. State Highway 135 (MN 135) and Vermilion Trail (County 4) are two of the main routes in Biwabik. Its name is derived from the Ojibwe word for 'iron', biiwaabik. Biwabik is the gateway to the East Range on the Mesabi Iron Range. Biwabik is a Bavarian-themed town that greets visitors to Giants Ridge Resort with two golf courses and a ski area, as well as trails, lakes, lodging and dining. The Mesabi Trail connects the community to Giants Ridge and Vermilion Trail Campground on Embarrass Lake, making the city a year-round destination. Events include the Calithumpian Fourth…
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Biwabik has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.