Big Falls, Minnesota facts for kids
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Big Falls
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Location of the city of Big Falls
within Koochiching County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Koochiching |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.04 sq mi (15.65 km2) |
| • Land | 6.04 sq mi (15.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 175 |
| • Density | 28.96/sq mi (11.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56627
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-05680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0640086 |
Big Falls is a small city in Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 175 people lived there.
You can reach Big Falls using U.S. Highway 71 and Minnesota State Highway 6. These are the two main roads in the city.
Contents
Discover the History of Big Falls
A post office opened in Big Falls in 1906. The city got its name from a beautiful waterfall nearby. This waterfall is on the Big Fork River.
Explore the Geography of Big Falls
Big Falls covers an area of about 6 square miles (15.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Understanding the Climate in Big Falls
Big Falls experiences a wide range of weather throughout the year. Summers can be warm, while winters are very cold and snowy. The city gets a good amount of rain and snow each year.
| Climate data for Big Falls, Minnesota, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1930–present | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 54 (12) |
62 (17) |
83 (28) |
92 (33) |
97 (36) |
105 (41) |
106 (41) |
99 (37) |
98 (37) |
89 (32) |
75 (24) |
59 (15) |
106 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 38.2 (3.4) |
45.8 (7.7) |
57.7 (14.3) |
72.7 (22.6) |
83.0 (28.3) |
87.0 (30.6) |
88.9 (31.6) |
87.8 (31.0) |
84.0 (28.9) |
74.3 (23.5) |
54.0 (12.2) |
39.7 (4.3) |
90.9 (32.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 14.8 (−9.6) |
22.2 (−5.4) |
35.8 (2.1) |
50.4 (10.2) |
63.8 (17.7) |
72.0 (22.2) |
76.5 (24.7) |
74.6 (23.7) |
65.4 (18.6) |
50.4 (10.2) |
33.4 (0.8) |
19.3 (−7.1) |
48.2 (9.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 4.9 (−15.1) |
10.5 (−11.9) |
24.2 (−4.3) |
38.5 (3.6) |
51.5 (10.8) |
60.7 (15.9) |
65.0 (18.3) |
63.2 (17.3) |
54.5 (12.5) |
41.3 (5.2) |
25.3 (−3.7) |
10.9 (−11.7) |
37.5 (3.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | −4.9 (−20.5) |
−1.3 (−18.5) |
12.6 (−10.8) |
26.7 (−2.9) |
39.2 (4.0) |
49.5 (9.7) |
53.5 (11.9) |
51.9 (11.1) |
43.6 (6.4) |
32.3 (0.2) |
17.3 (−8.2) |
2.4 (−16.4) |
26.9 (−2.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −32.4 (−35.8) |
−27.4 (−33.0) |
−15.0 (−26.1) |
11.3 (−11.5) |
25.7 (−3.5) |
35.5 (1.9) |
43.5 (6.4) |
40.1 (4.5) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
18.4 (−7.6) |
−1.5 (−18.6) |
−23.9 (−31.1) |
−34.6 (−37.0) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −52 (−47) |
−53 (−47) |
−42 (−41) |
−19 (−28) |
12 (−11) |
21 (−6) |
32 (0) |
25 (−4) |
10 (−12) |
−12 (−24) |
−33 (−36) |
−51 (−46) |
−53 (−47) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.86 (22) |
0.68 (17) |
1.16 (29) |
1.70 (43) |
3.09 (78) |
4.40 (112) |
4.09 (104) |
3.36 (85) |
3.16 (80) |
2.44 (62) |
1.33 (34) |
1.02 (26) |
27.29 (692) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 11.6 (29) |
7.6 (19) |
7.8 (20) |
4.5 (11) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.9 (4.8) |
9.7 (25) |
11.6 (29) |
54.8 (138.05) |
| Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) | 12.9 (33) |
14.1 (36) |
10.7 (27) |
1.7 (4.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
— | 0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
2.8 (7.1) |
7.1 (18) |
18.8 (48) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.5 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 8.6 | 12.4 | 13.7 | 11.6 | 8.2 | 10.7 | 10.9 | 6.0 | 8.8 | 112.4 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 9.7 | 6.8 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 4.6 | 12.1 | 41.7 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service (snow/snow days/snow depth 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
Population and People of Big Falls
The number of people living in Big Falls has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 325 | — | |
| 1920 | 365 | 12.3% | |
| 1930 | 440 | 20.5% | |
| 1940 | 509 | 15.7% | |
| 1950 | 441 | −13.4% | |
| 1960 | 526 | 19.3% | |
| 1970 | 534 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 490 | −8.2% | |
| 1990 | 341 | −30.4% | |
| 2000 | 264 | −22.6% | |
| 2010 | 236 | −10.6% | |
| 2020 | 175 | −25.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Big Falls Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 236 people living in Big Falls. There were 130 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most people (97%) in Big Falls were White. A small number were Native American or from two or more races. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Big Falls was about 53.8 years old. About 11% of the residents were under 18. Many residents, about 23.7%, were 65 years old or older.
Media and Television in Big Falls
Residents of Big Falls can watch several television channels. These channels offer different types of shows, from educational programs to news and entertainment.
Local TV Channels Available
Here is a list of some of the TV channels you can watch in Big Falls:
| Channel | Callsign | Affiliation | Branding | Subchannels | Owner | |
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| (Virtual) | Channel | Programming | ||||
| 9.1 | K29KE-D (KAWE Translator) |
PBS | Lakeland PBS | 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 |
First Nations Experience PBS Kids Create PBS Encore Minnesota Channel |
County of Koochiching |
| 11.1 | K27LL-D (KRII Translator) |
NBC | KBJR 6 | 11.2 11.3 |
CBS H&I/MyNetworkTV |
County of Koochiching |
| 13.1 | K31MA-D (WIRT Translator) |
ABC | WCCO 4 | 13.2 13.3 |
MeTV Ion Television |
County of Koochiching |
See also
In Spanish: Big Falls (Minnesota) para niños
