International Falls, Minnesota

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Population in 2022: 5,665 (96% urban, 4% rural).
Population change since 2000: -15.5%
 
Males: 2,885  (50.9%)
Females: 2,780  (49.1%)
Median resident age:

48.3 years
Minnesota median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 56649.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,399 (it was $29,908 in 2000)
International Falls:

$53,399
MN:

$82,338

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,478 (it was $19,171 in 2000)

International Falls city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $125,050 (it was $55,200 in 2000)
International Falls:

$125,050
MN:

$314,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $211,989; detached houses: $226,852; townhouses or other attached units: $340,707; mobile homes: $66,435

Median gross rent in 2022: $696.

March 2022 cost of living index in International Falls: 74.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.0%
(14.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 6.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 18.8% for American Indian residents, 11.4% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in International Falls, MN (2022)
    • 5,20989.5%White alone
    • 2263.9%Two or more races
    • 1091.9%American Indian alone
    • 921.6%Black alone
    • 921.6%Hispanic
    • 240.4%Asian alone

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According to our research of Minnesota and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in International Falls, Minnesota as of May 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in International Falls is 3,152 to 1.


Crime rates in International Falls by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
3
(51.5)
6
(93.4)
4
(61.8)
5
(77.9)
5
(78.9)
4
(63.1)
9
(147.3)
3
(49.1)
3
(49.9)
3
(50.6)
2
(34.1)
3
(52.2)
1
(17.7)
2
(35.4)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(15.6)
1
(15.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(15.8)
2
(31.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(16.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(17.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(17.7)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
9
(154.5)
10
(155.7)
4
(61.8)
11
(171.4)
10
(157.8)
6
(94.7)
7
(114.5)
4
(65.5)
8
(133.1)
5
(84.3)
10
(170.3)
14
(243.6)
32
(566.6)
15
(265.2)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
41
(703.6)
45
(700.5)
25
(386.2)
37
(576.6)
43
(678.7)
31
(489.3)
23
(376.4)
6
(98.2)
9
(149.8)
4
(67.4)
8
(136.3)
21
(365.4)
6
(106.2)
20
(353.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
109
(1,871)
146
(2,273)
120
(1,854)
143
(2,228)
160
(2,525)
125
(1,973)
88
(1,440)
21
(343.9)
67
(1,115)
49
(825.9)
64
(1,090)
45
(783.0)
55
(973.8)
65
(1,149)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
10
(171.6)
13
(202.4)
6
(92.7)
6
(93.5)
9
(142.0)
7
(110.5)
6
(98.2)
1
(16.4)
6
(99.9)
5
(84.3)
2
(34.1)
7
(121.8)
4
(70.8)
4
(70.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)
2
(34.3)
0
(0.0)
2
(30.9)
0
(0.0)
3
(47.3)
1
(15.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(17.0)
1
(17.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index209.9266.7175.0233.6259.3200.9232.574.3134.6101.8122.3157.1179.5163.0

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City-data.com crime index in International Falls, MN

Crime rate in International Falls detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 12 (12 officers - 12 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.12
Minnesota average:

1.76
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Ancestries: Norwegian (21.9%), German (10.0%), Swedish (8.9%), European (6.2%), American (5.5%), Scandinavian (5.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1901

Elevation: 1128 feet

Land area: 6.27 square miles.

Population density: 904 people per square mile   (low).

International Falls, Minnesota map

198 residents are foreign born (2.5% North America, 0.3% Asia).

This city:

3.4%
Minnesota:

8.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,182 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $882 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Duluth, MN (138.9 miles , pop. 86,918).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (251.0 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (543.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ranier, MN (1.7 miles),
Littlefork, MN (3.9 miles ),
Big Falls, MN (5.8 miles ),
Nett Lake, MN (6.0 miles ),
Orr, MN (6.7 miles ),
Effie, MN (7.3 miles),
Baudette, MN (7.4 miles ),
Mizpah, MN (7.7 miles)

Latitude: 48.59 N, Longitude: 93.41 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): The Icebox of the United States

Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,328 (+22.8%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,485 (95.2%)

Area code: 218

Distribution of median household income in International Falls, MN in 2022
Distribution of house value in International Falls, MN in 2022
International Falls satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $321,500
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $134,000
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $134,000
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $134,000
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $84,800
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $60,200
  • 2004: 8 buildings, average cost: $91,500
  • 2003: 9 buildings, average cost: $79,500
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $48,700
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $48,700
  • 2000: 7 buildings, average cost: $94,900
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 International Falls, MN residents
Average permit cost in International Falls, MN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Minnesota:

2.6%
Historical population in International Falls, MN
Historical housing units in International Falls, MN
Most common industries in International Falls, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Paper (17.2%)
  • Educational services (11.0%)
  • Health care (9.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.0%)
  • Public administration (4.0%)
  • Social assistance (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Paper (29.5%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Health care (3.9%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.6%)
  • Health care (15.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.2%)
  • Social assistance (6.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.0%)
  • Paper (4.5%)
Most common occupations in International Falls, MN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.6%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.3%)

Average climate in International Falls, Minnesota

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International Falls, Minnesota environmental map by EPA

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Earthquake activity:

International Falls-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Minnesota state average. It is 62% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 237.1 miles away from International Falls center
On 4/8/2020 at 17:14:33, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 79.0 miles away from International Falls center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 79.6 miles away from International Falls center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 83.2 miles away from International Falls center
On 5/13/2020 at 17:09:54, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML) earthquake occurred 72.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 243.2 miles away from International Falls center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Koochiching County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
International Falls topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in International Falls:

  • RAINY LAKE MEDICAL CENTER (Voluntary non-profit - Private, 1400 HIGHWAY 71)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN HOME CARE OF INTL FALLS (1404 HIGHWAY 71)
  • KOOCHICHING COUNTY HEALTH DEPT (1000 FIFTH STREET)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - INTERNATIONAL FALLS (1402 HIGHWAY 71)

Airports, heliports and other landing facilities located in International Falls:

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College/University in International Falls:

  • Rainy River Community College (Full-time enrollment: 318; Location: 1501 Hwy 71; Public; Website: www.rrcc.mnscu.edu)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to International Falls:

  • Bemidji State University (about 103 miles; Bemidji, MN; Full-time enrollment: 4,316)
  • Northland Community and Technical College (about 131 miles; Thief River Falls, MN; FT enrollment: 2,717)
  • The College of Saint Scholastica (about 137 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,762)
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth (about 138 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 10,612)
  • Lake Superior College (about 139 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • University of Wisconsin-Superior (about 144 miles; Superior, WI; FT enrollment: 2,302)
  • Central Lakes College-Brainerd (about 160 miles; Brainerd, MN; FT enrollment: 3,371)

Public high school in International Falls:

Public elementary/middle school in International Falls:

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Library in International Falls:

  • INTERNATIONAL FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $373,830; Location: 750 4TH STREET; 51,145 books; 15,555 e-books; 1,833 audio materials; 2,610 video materials; 4 local licensed databases; 14 state licensed databases; 4 other licensed databases; 110 print serial subscriptions; 9 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in International Falls: Arnold's Campground (A), International Falls (B), Koochiching County Courthouse (C), Koochiching County Sheriff Office (D), Koochiching County Historical Museum (E), Bronko Nagurski Monument (F), International Falls Police Department (G), International Falls Public Library (H), International Falls Fire Department (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: International Mall (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in International Falls include: Bethany Lutheran Church (A), Zion Lutheran Church (B), Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (C), Saint Paul Lutheran Church (D), Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (E), Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (F), International Falls Seventh Day Adventist Church (G), Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (H), First Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in International Falls include: Steamboats on the Rainy River Historical Marker (1), Route of the Voyageurs Historical Marker (2), Kerry Park (3), Smokey Bear Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: International Angling Adventures (Tours & Charters; 812 3rd Street).

Hotels: Falls Motel (Highway 53), Rambler Motel (1901 2nd Avenue East), Budget Host Inn (10 Riverview Blvd), Island View Lodge (1817 Highway 11 East), Holiday Inn (1500 Highway 71), International Falls-Days Inn (2331 Highway 53 S), Northern Lights Motel (1602 2nd Avenue East), Hilltop Motel (2002 2nd Avenue).

Court: Koochiching County - District Court- Court Administrator (715 4th Street).

Birthplace of: Tammy Faye Messner - Autobiographer, Dean Blais - Ice hockey coach, Irv Anderson - Politician, Joe Micheletti - Television reporter, Tammy Faye Bakker - (born 1942), televangelist, Ben Gordon (ice hockey) - Ice hockey player, Bob Mason - Ice hockey goaltender, Bronko Nagurski Jr. - Player of and football, Frank Youso - Football player, Jim Crotty - Football player.

Koochiching County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in International Falls that have no violations reported:

  • INTERNATIONAL FALLS (Population served: 6,424, Primary Water Source Type: Surface water)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Minnesota:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

56.7%
Whole state:

64.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.4%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

People in group quarters in International Falls in 2010:

  • 64 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 59 people in college/university student housing
  • 25 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 9 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 4 people in residential treatment centers for adults

People in group quarters in International Falls in 2000:

  • 113 people in nursing homes
  • 37 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 19 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 14 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 4 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 4 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Banks with branches in International Falls (2011 data):

  • Bremer Bank, National Association: at 345 Fourth Avenue, branch established on 1908/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $116.5 mil, Deposits: $95.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Otto Bremer Foundation
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: International Falls Branch at 419-421 Third Street, branch established on 1904/08/22. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Border State Bank: Of International F at 1414 Highway 71, branch established on 2000/04/17. Info updated 2007/05/16: Bank assets: $341.6 mil, Deposits: $297.0 mil, headquarters in Greenbush, MN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Border Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in International Falls:

Marital status in International Falls, MN
  • Never married: 31.0%
  • Now married: 40.1%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 16.8%

For population 25 years and over in International Falls:

  • High school or higher: 90.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 7.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 11.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.0
Minnesota average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - International Falls
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Religion statistics for International Falls, MN (based on Koochiching County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,7993
Mainline Protestant2,3857
Evangelical Protestant1,24619
Other1232
None6,758-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

2.98 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

1.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

0.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Koochiching County:

11.19 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Here:

11.19 / 10,000 pop.
Minnesota:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Koochiching County:

7.9%
State:

6.5%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.4%
Minnesota:

25.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Koochiching County:

13.7%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
International Falls:

47.8%
Minnesota:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.2%
Minnesota:

48.4%

Average BMI:
International Falls:

29.0
Minnesota:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

27.1%
Minnesota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

11.4%
State:

9.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
International Falls:

6.9
Minnesota:

6.8

Overweight people:
International Falls:

35.3%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

52.3%
Minnesota:

57.7%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.1%
Minnesota:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of International Falls, MN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 11$67,057$73,1532$2,318
Other Government Administration 11$43,354$47,2950$0
Streets and Highways 9$48,708$64,9440$0
Water Supply 7$44,346$76,0220$0
Health 5$37,202$89,28514$20,354
Firefighters 4$23,491$70,4731$121
Local Libraries 3$11,133$44,5328$4,196
Other and Unallocable 2$11,660$69,9600$0
Financial Administration 2$12,269$73,6140$0
Fire - Other 2$13,600$81,6000$0
Sewerage 1$6,216$74,5920$0
Electric Power 1$5,863$70,3560$0
Police - Other 1$1,148$13,7761$797
Totals for Government 59$326,048$66,31526$27,786

International Falls government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $377,000 ($66.55)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $3,115,000 ($549.87)
    Regular Highways: $1,972,000 ($348.10)
    Police Protection: $1,633,000 ($288.26)
    Health - Other: $1,341,000 ($236.72)
    General - Other: $832,000 ($146.87)
    Local Fire Protection: $584,000 ($103.09)
    Parks and Recreation: $456,000 ($80.49)
    Financial Administration: $413,000 ($72.90)
    Libraries: $339,000 ($59.84)
    Air Transportation: $280,000 ($49.43)
    Central Staff Services: $43,000 ($7.59)
    Solid Waste Management: $13,000 ($2.29)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $10,000 ($1.77)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $412,000 ($72.73)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $1,413,000 ($249.43)
    Health - Other: $182,000 ($32.13)
    Parks and Recreation: $106,000 ($18.71)
    Water Utilities: $24,000 ($4.24)
    Libraries: $19,000 ($3.35)
    Local Fire Protection: $11,000 ($1.94)

International Falls government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $2,928,000 ($516.86)
    Parks and Recreation: $19,000 ($3.35)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $83,000 ($14.65)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $75,000 ($13.24)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $163,000 ($28.77)
    Interest Earnings: $110,000 ($19.42)
    Fines and Forfeits: $45,000 ($7.94)
    Special Assessments: $10,000 ($1.77)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $4,596,000 ($811.30)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $4,031,000 ($711.56)
    Other: $467,000 ($82.44)
  • Tax - Property: $2,259,000 ($398.76)
    Other Selective Sales: $112,000 ($19.77)
    Other License: $52,000 ($9.18)

International Falls government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $9,724,000 ($1716.50)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $9,395,000 ($1658.43)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $510,000 ($90.03)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $181,000 ($31.95)

International Falls government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,364,000 ($240.78)
Businesses in International Falls, MN
NameCountNameCount
AmericInn1Hardee's1
Chevrolet1Kmart1
Curves1Menards1
Dairy Queen1New Balance1
FedEx2Slumberland1
Ford1U-Haul2
H&R Block1UPS1

Strongest AM radio stations in International Falls:

  • KGHS (1230 AM; 0 kW; INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN; Owner: QUARNSTROM MEDIA GROUP, LLC)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WNMT (650 AM; 10 kW; NASHWAUK, MN; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO NETWORK, L.L.C.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WDSM (710 AM; 10 kW; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WWJC (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WWJC, INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)

Strongest FM radio stations in International Falls:

  • K249BK (97.7 FM; INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • K201CN (88.1 FM; INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KSDM (104.1 FM; INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN; Owner: QUARNSTROM MEDIA GROUP, LLC)
  • KXBR (91.9 FM; INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN; Owner: HEARTLAND CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS)
  • KBHW (99.5 FM; INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN; Owner: HEARTLAND CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS)

TV broadcast stations around International Falls:

  • K49BU (Channel 49; INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN; Owner: COUNTY OF KOOCHICHING)
  • K51CM (Channel 70; INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN; Owner: COUNTY OF KOOCHICHING)
  • K53CQ (Channel 53; INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN; Owner: COUNTY OF KOOCHICHING)
International Falls fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of International Falls fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 197ft / 59.9mTotal length
  • $1,999,998,000Total costs
  • 8,306Total average daily traffic
  • 447Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,100Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 23. The highest number of fires - 42 took place in 2017, and the least - 8 in 2009. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in International Falls, MN When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (58.5%), and Outside Fires (20.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in International Falls, MN
    • 22658.5%Structure Fires
    • 8020.7%Outside Fires
    • 6617.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 143.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for International Falls, MN

Fire-safe hotels and motels in International Falls, Minnesota:

  • Rambler Motel, 1901 2nd Ave W, International Falls, Minnesota 56649 , Phone: (218) 283-8454, Fax: (218) 283-9970
  • Americinn Hotel And Suites, 1500 Hwy 71, International Falls, Minnesota 56649 , Phone: (800) 331-4443, Fax: (218) 283-3774
  • Days Inn, 2331 Hwy 53, International Falls, Minnesota 56649 , Phone: (218) 283-9441, Fax: (218) 283-9403
All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in International Falls, Minnesota
Most common first names in International Falls, MN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John10675.5 years
William6276.7 years
George6177.8 years
Mary5880.4 years
Joseph4876.0 years
Robert3969.2 years
Donald3767.9 years
Frank3676.8 years
Charles3579.0 years
James3470.0 years
Most common last names in International Falls, MN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson9375.2 years
Anderson4878.3 years
Olson3380.2 years
Peterson3079.0 years
Nelson2677.9 years
Larson2576.3 years
Thompson2374.9 years
Brown1978.1 years
Erickson1881.7 years
Hanson1871.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in International Falls, MN
  • 89.5%Utility gas
  • 3.8%Other fuel
  • 3.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.2%Electricity
  • 0.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in International Falls, MN
  • 79.3%Utility gas
  • 14.5%Electricity
  • 4.9%Other fuel
  • 1.3%No fuel used


International Falls compared to Minnesota state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

International Falls on our top lists:

  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of rapes per 100,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data (population 5,000+)"
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  • #21 on the list of "Top 100 cities with shortest commuting times (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Northern America (population 500+)"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Canada (population 500+)"
  • #47 (56649) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Norwegian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #61 (56649) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Swedish first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
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