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Biwabik

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Conserved land3.2%204 of 6,318 acres
Trails15 mi1.5 mi per sq mi
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About Biwabik

City in Minnesota, United States
961Population
10.2 sq miArea
1,450 ftElevation

Biwabik ( BY-wə-bik) is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 961 at the 2020 census. State Highway 135 (MN 135) and Vermilion Trail (County 4) are two of the main routes in Biwabik. Its name is derived from the Ojibwe word for 'iron', biiwaabik. Biwabik is the gateway to the East Range on the Mesabi Iron Range. Biwabik is a Bavarian-themed town that greets visitors to Giants Ridge Resort with two golf courses and a ski area, as well as trails, lakes, lodging and dining. The Mesabi Trail connects the community to Giants Ridge and Vermilion Trail Campground on Embarrass Lake, making the city a year-round destination. Events include the Calithumpian Fourth…

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ZIP code55708
Area code218
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Most working residents leave Biwabik for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Virginia (21%), Mountain Iron (10%) and Hibbing (7%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Virginia
21%
Mountain Iron
10%
Hibbing
7%
White
7%
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Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical CenterAurora · 5.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Scenic Rivers Health ServicesEveleth · 10.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Biwabik · CMS · HRSAHealth in Biwabik →

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Biwabik has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to -4°, and about 69 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

21° / 0°Winter
51° / 25°Spring
76° / 51°Summer
51° / 31°Fall
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Nearest: Aurora Public LibraryAurora · 4.9 miles · 37 hrs a week
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