Biwabik, MN

Biwabik, Minnesota

Biwabik, Minnesota, in St. Louis county, is 52 miles N of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 182 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The people of the city are in the Duluth - Superior metropolitan area. Biwabik has a population of 954.

The People and Families of Biwabik

In Biwabik, about 53% of adults are married. Lots of people in Biwabik live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Biwabik had a median family income of $37,386.

Crime and Safety

Biwabik isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Biwabik Housing

In Biwabik, 83% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Biwabik.

Commuting

In Biwabik, 83% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Biwabik strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 5%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Biwabik, MN

Comparing Biwabik to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Biwabik Almanac

Biwabik Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Biwabik Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Biwabik, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Biwabik High Schools (2004)

NORTHLAND LEARNING CENTER
300 N. 2 ND ST.
218-865-4586
A Non-traditional School
Serves 67 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 37.2

NORTHLAND LEARNING CENTER / EBD
300 NORTH 2ND STREET
218-865-4586
A Special Education School
Serves 48 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Biwabik Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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