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Big Falls, MN
City in Koochiching County, Minnesota.
Population
136
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
23
ZIP codes
0
Big Falls and its ZIP codes
Big Falls at a glance
- Big Falls is 69% less dense than Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Big Falls, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Koochiching County. PPP loans are for Big Falls.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, +1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,855
4,163 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,605
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$126M
FY 2026, $10,418 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Big Falls, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
354
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
23
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / -5°F
27.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Falls, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Big Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LittleforkCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| EffieCity | 24 mi | 3.7 |
| MizpahCity | 26 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Falls, MN in?
- Big Falls is in Koochiching County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Big Falls, MN?
- About 136 people live in Big Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Falls?
- Nearby places include Littlefork (19 mi), Effie (24 mi), Mizpah (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023