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Gutters, roofing, siding and windows in Itasca County, MN
Omega Exteriors serves Itasca County, Minnesota, from its Brainerd office, about 84 miles from the center of the county. Itasca County has 45,141 residents in 18,510 households (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Call our Brainerd office at (218) 833-2997 or request a free estimate online.
Coverage
Cities we serve in Itasca County
The 19 Itasca County cities and communities we serve, with households, ZIP codes, nearby storm events and the nearest office.
In Itasca County we serve 19 cities and communities: Ball Club, Bigfork, Bovey, Calumet, Cohasset, Coleraine, Deer River, Effie, Goodland, Grand Rapids, Inger, Keewatin, La Prairie, Marble, Nashwauk, Squaw Lake, Taconite, Warba and Zemple.
| City | Households | ZIP codes | Storm events nearby (2016 on) | Nearest office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Club | 53 | 56636 | 16 within 10 mi | Brainerd (68 mi) |
| Bigfork | 143 | 56628 | 13 within 10 mi | Duluth (99 mi) |
| Bovey | 268 | 55709 | 72 within 10 mi | Duluth (71 mi) |
| Calumet | 122 | 55716 | 33 within 10 mi | Duluth (66 mi) |
| Cohasset | 1,062 | 55721, 55744 | 82 within 10 mi | Brainerd (67 mi) |
| Coleraine | 684 | 55722, 55744, 55709 | 88 within 10 mi | Duluth (72 mi) |
| Deer River | 339 | 56636 | 25 within 10 mi | Brainerd (71 mi) |
| Effie | 42 | 56639 | 8 within 10 mi | Duluth (103 mi) |
| Goodland | 6 | — | 12 within 10 mi | Duluth (55 mi) |
| Grand Rapids | 4,741 | 55744 | 94 within 10 mi | Brainerd (69 mi) |
| Inger | 25 | 56636 | 29 within 10 mi | Brainerd (84 mi) |
| Keewatin | 486 | 55753 | 32 within 10 mi | Duluth (63 mi) |
| La Prairie | 240 | 55744 | 95 within 10 mi | Brainerd (69 mi) |
| Marble | 232 | 55764, 55709 | 36 within 10 mi | Duluth (68 mi) |
| Nashwauk | 453 | 55769 | 22 within 10 mi | Duluth (65 mi) |
| Squaw Lake | 47 | 56681 | 20 within 10 mi | Brainerd (88 mi) |
| Taconite | 221 | 55709, 55786 | 53 within 10 mi | Duluth (71 mi) |
| Warba | 67 | 55793 | 29 within 10 mi | Duluth (60 mi) |
| Zemple | 34 | 56636 | 28 within 10 mi | Brainerd (69 mi) |
Housing
Homes in Itasca County
Housing figures for Itasca County from the American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, with a table of homes by year built.
Itasca County has 25,589 housing units, and 81% of them are single-family detached homes (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Another 1% are attached homes such as townhomes. Mobile homes make up 8% of the housing units.
The median home in Itasca County was built in 1979. 53% of homes in Itasca County were built before 1980, and 23% were built in 2000 or later. The most common building period is 1970–1979, with 4,616 homes.
82% of occupied homes in Itasca County are owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home in Itasca County is valued at $212,000. Among occupied homes in Itasca County, 39% heat with utility gas, 17% with electricity, 27% with bottled or tank gas, 7% with fuel oil and 9% with wood.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 123 | 0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1,833 | 7% |
| 2000–2009 | 3,847 | 15% |
| 1990–1999 | 3,145 | 12% |
| 1980–1989 | 3,157 | 12% |
| 1970–1979 | 4,616 | 18% |
| 1960–1969 | 2,299 | 9% |
| 1950–1959 | 2,607 | 10% |
| 1940–1949 | 1,557 | 6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2,405 | 9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year (tables B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25040).
Storm record
Hail, wind and tornado record in Itasca County
Events in the NOAA Storm Events Database in Itasca County, from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes.
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 117 hail events, 109 thunderstorm-wind events and 3 tornadoes in Itasca County from 2016 through March 31, 2026 for hail and through September 22, 2025 for thunderstorm wind and tornadoes. The largest hail on record there in that period was 3 inches on June 20, 2025, near Warba. 27 of those hail events had hail 1.5 inches or larger.
The most recent hail event in Itasca County was on June 21, 2025: 2 in hail near Warba. The most recent thunderstorm-wind event in Itasca County was on July 27, 2025, near Taconite. The strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in Itasca County in that period was 70 mph. The busiest year was 2022, with 61 events in all.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
By year
Itasca County storm events by year
Hail, thunderstorm-wind and tornado events for each year from 2016 through 2026.
| Year | Hail events | Wind events | Tornadoes | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | no data yet | no data yet | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 3 in |
| 2024 | 26 | 11 | 0 | 2.75 in |
| 2023 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 2.75 in |
| 2022 | 30 | 29 | 2 | 2 in |
| 2021 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 1.75 in |
| 2020 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1.5 in |
| 2019 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2018 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 1.75 in |
| 2017 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1.5 in |
| 2016 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 1 in |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Event list
Most recent recorded events in Itasca County
The 15 most recent events on record, newest first, each with its date, type and nearest place.
| Date | Event | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2025 | 63 mph wind | Taconite |
| July 23, 2025 | 63 mph wind | Warba |
| July 4, 2025 | 63 mph wind | Keewatin |
| June 23, 2025 | 58 mph wind | Warba |
| June 21, 2025 | 58 mph wind | Inger |
| June 21, 2025 | 2 in hail | Warba |
| June 21, 2025 | 63 mph wind | Taconite |
| June 20, 2025 | 2 in hail | Warba |
| June 20, 2025 | 1 in hail | Cohasset |
| June 20, 2025 | 3 in hail | Warba |
| June 20, 2025 | 60 mph wind | Deer River |
| June 20, 2025 | 63 mph wind | Squaw Lake |
| June 2, 2025 | 58 mph wind | La Prairie |
| August 3, 2024 | 0.75 in hail | Northome |
| August 3, 2024 | 0.75 in hail | Squaw Lake |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Risk ratings
Itasca County storm and winter risk ratings
FEMA National Risk Index scores for 7 perils in Itasca County, with the county's rank in Minnesota.
Itasca County scores 53.8 of 100 for hail in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 66th of 87 Minnesota counties. Itasca County scores 88 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 13th of 87 Minnesota counties. Itasca County scores 60.3 of 100 for winter weather in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 56th of 87 Minnesota counties. Of the perils listed here, the highest score in Itasca County is for cold wave, at 96.7 of 100.
Itasca County averages 28.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). The average annual temperature in Itasca County is 38.9°F.
| Peril | Score (0–100) | Rank in Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 53.8 | 66th of 87 |
| Strong wind | 88 | 13th of 87 |
| Tornado | 30 | 83rd of 87 |
| Winter weather | 60.3 | 56th of 87 |
| Ice storm | 19.6 | 73rd of 87 |
| Cold wave | 96.7 | 5th of 87 |
| Lightning | 77.3 | 8th of 87 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, 2026 release; rank among the state's counties computed from the scores; NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
Your local office
Served from our Brainerd office
How to reach the Brainerd office, the nearest to the center of Itasca County.
Our Brainerd office is at 217 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN 56401, about 84 miles from the center of Itasca County. Its hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can reach that office at (218) 833-2997.
Questions
Questions about Itasca County
8 questions and answers about Omega Exteriors in Itasca County.
Does Omega Exteriors serve Itasca County?
Yes. Omega Exteriors serves Itasca County from its Brainerd office, about 84 miles away.
Which cities in Itasca County does Omega Exteriors serve?
We serve 19 cities and communities there: Ball Club, Bigfork, Bovey, Calumet, Cohasset, Coleraine, Deer River, Effie, Goodland, Grand Rapids, Inger, Keewatin, La Prairie, Marble, Nashwauk, Squaw Lake, Taconite, Warba and Zemple.
How often does hail hit Itasca County?
NOAA lists 117 hail events in Itasca County from 2016 through March 31, 2026. By year: 2026: 0, 2025: 4, 2024: 26, 2023: 19, 2022: 30, 2021: 8, 2020: 6, 2019: 4, 2018: 6, 2017: 8, 2016: 6.
When was the last recorded storm near Itasca County?
The most recent event on record in Itasca County is 63 mph wind on July 27, 2025, near Taconite.
Have tornadoes been recorded near Itasca County?
NOAA lists 3 tornadoes in Itasca County from 2016 through September 22, 2025.
How old are homes in Itasca County?
The median home in Itasca County was built in 1979, and 53% of homes there were built before 1980.
How does Itasca County rate for hail and wind risk?
Itasca County scores 53.8 of 100 for hail and 88 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, ranking 66th and 13th of 87 Minnesota counties.
Which office serves Itasca County?
Our Brainerd office at 217 S 7th St, Brainerd, MN 56401, about 84 miles away.
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