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Bigfork, MN
City in Itasca County, Minnesota.
Population
375
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
202
ZIP codes
0
Bigfork and its ZIP codes
Bigfork at a glance
- Bigfork is about 2.8 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Bigfork, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Itasca County. PPP loans are for Bigfork.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,933
16,444 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,669
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$390M
FY 2026, $8,671 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bigfork, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
901
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / -5°F
31.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bigfork, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Bigfork
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EffieCity | 6.8 mi | 3.7 |
| IngerCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| Squaw LakeCity | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| MizpahCity | 29 mi | 3 |
| Deer RiverCity | 29 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bigfork, MN in?
- Bigfork is in Itasca County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Bigfork, MN?
- About 375 people live in Bigfork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bigfork?
- Nearby places include Effie (6.8 mi), Inger (20 mi), Squaw Lake (24 mi), Mizpah (29 mi), Deer River (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023