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A town of 155, settled in 1903.
Northome’s median age is 55 years, above both the Minnesota town median (39.9 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 4 of the 275 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower January low than Northome. Northome’s trail density is 1.1 miles per square mile, above both Minnesota’s towns (0.5) and U.S. towns (0.4). Northome has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 206 in 1910, a peak of 351 in 1970, 155 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1937 and 3 maps from 1919 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Northome, 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 Northome.
The typical Northome home is worth about $187,000, down 1.8% in a year, 46% below the Minnesota typical home. 86% of Northome households own their home.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Its public schools are run by the South Koochiching School District. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northome ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 102 | B |
| Northome SecondaryLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 101 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The July high in Northome is 78°F. Northome has cold winters and pleasant summers.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Northome for work: only 4% work in town. Northome’s average trip to work is 30 minutes. Jobs based in Northome fell to 64 in 2023, 88 fewer than in 2013.
| Northome | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.5% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 7% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
2.0 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Boy Scout Point | 0.2 mi | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
40% of adults have high blood pressure in Northome. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 5 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Northome. 37% of adults have obesity in Northome.
| Northome | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 23% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| What stands out | Northome | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.3% | 76.1% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.5% | 85.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.6% | 5.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Northome; the nearest are
About 7 of every 100 Northome residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
City in Minnesota, United States
Northome is a city in the southwestern corner of Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 155 at the 2020 census. The county seat is International Falls, about 70 miles (110 km) away. U.S. Highway 71 and State Highways 1 and 46 meet in Northome.
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Northome has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.