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Northome, MN
City in Koochiching County, Minnesota.
Population
159
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
109
ZIP codes
0
Northome and its ZIP codes
Northome at a glance
- Northome is 51% denser than Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Northome, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Koochiching County. PPP loans are for Northome.
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
Northome, 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
26.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Northome, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Northome
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MizpahCity | 4.1 mi | 3 |
| KelliherCity | 9.1 mi | 2.2 |
| FunkleyCity | 9.4 mi | 0.8 |
| BlackduckCity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| Squaw LakeCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| TenstrikeCity | 24 mi | 3.3 |
| IngerCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.9 |
| RedbyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 7.3 |
| EffieCity | 30 mi | 3.7 |
| Turtle RiverCity | 30 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Northome, MN in?
- Northome is in Koochiching County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Northome, MN?
- About 159 people live in Northome, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Northome?
- Nearby places include Mizpah (4.1 mi), Kelliher (9.1 mi), Funkley (9.4 mi), Blackduck (16 mi), Squaw Lake (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023