Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
With 831 residents, it is a town in Minnesota.
31% of residents are 65 or older in Biwabik Township, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 18%. Only 3 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a higher median age than Biwabik Township. St. Louis County 4-H Club Camp is on the National Register of Historic Places. Biwabik Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Biwabik Township 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 18 old photos and papers going back to 1850 and 2 maps from 1951 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Biwabik Township, 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 Township.
Half the trips to work are shorter than 10 miles. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Biwabik Township dropped by 48, to 94. Also worth knowing: only 3% of working residents stay in Biwabik Township for work; the rest commute out. The typical journey to work for Biwabik Township comes to 26 minutes.
| Biwabik Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 8.5% | 14% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $76,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
For Biwabik Township, the midsummer high is 78°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 61% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Biwabik Township, 66% come from cold waves and 25% from inland flooding. Federal aid has come to Biwabik Township households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
14% of Biwabik Township adults report frequent physical distress. Against the Minnesota average, Biwabik Township comes out ahead on 2 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 12. In Biwabik Township, 17% of adults smoke cigarettes, and 34% sleep under 7 hours.
| Biwabik Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 30% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 31% | 35% |
| What stands out | Biwabik Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.9% | 76.1% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.6% | 85.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.3% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Walkers can cover 16 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The concentration of trails in Biwabik Township is 0.6 miles per square mile.
| Biwabik Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 2.6% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Superior National Forest | — | 8 |
| 2. Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area | 0.1 mi | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Biwabik Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Biwabik Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Biwabik Township’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 Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
