A town of 966. A regional job hub with 614 jobs.
The thing Biwabik does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Biwabik. Another town gets a different order.
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.
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.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.
Biwabik beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Biwabik | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.2% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.7% | 8.9% |
15 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Superior National Forest | — | 36 |
| 2. Biwabik Park | — | 1 |
Where Biwabik’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
City in Minnesota, United States
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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