International Falls
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
International Falls, located on the border of Minnesota and Canada, is a gateway to outdoor adventure and natural beauty. Known as the 'Icebox of the Nation,' it offers small-town charm with easy access to Rainy Lake and Voyageurs National Park.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
5,802
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
48.60°, -93.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,980
Local Cost
$1,240
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
3.7°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
-13.6°C
Record High
36.7°C
Record Low
-43.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
679 mm
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
4
Parks
16
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
320.0
Airport
INL
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.