Minnesota service area
Gutters, roofing, siding and windows in Koochiching County, MN
Omega Exteriors serves Koochiching County, Minnesota, from its Duluth office, about 128 miles from the center of the county. Koochiching County has 11,950 residents in 5,710 households (American Community Survey 2023, 5-year). Call our Duluth office at (218) 833-2997 or request a free estimate online.
Coverage
Cities we serve in Koochiching County
The 6 Koochiching County cities and communities we serve, with households, ZIP codes, nearby storm events and the nearest office.
In Koochiching County we serve 6 cities and communities: Big Falls, International Falls, Littlefork, Mizpah, Northome and Ranier.
| City | Households | ZIP codes | Storm events nearby (2016 on) | Nearest office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Falls | 106 | 56627 | 5 within 10 mi | Duluth (125 mi) |
| International Falls | 2,840 | 56649 | 16 within 10 mi | Duluth (139 mi) |
| Littlefork | 251 | 56653 | 8 within 10 mi | Duluth (130 mi) |
| Mizpah | 18 | 56660 | 62 within 25 mi | Brainerd (108 mi) |
| Northome | 91 | 56661 | 11 within 10 mi | Brainerd (105 mi) |
| Ranier | 240 | 56649, 56668 | 17 within 10 mi | Duluth (139 mi) |
Housing
Homes in Koochiching County
Housing figures for Koochiching County from the American Community Survey 2023, 5-year, with a table of homes by year built.
Koochiching County has 7,418 housing units, and 82% 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 Koochiching County was built in 1973. 64% of homes in Koochiching County were built before 1980, and 14% were built in 2000 or later. The most common building period is 1970–1979, with 1,423 homes.
82% of occupied homes in Koochiching County are owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home in Koochiching County is valued at $143,700. Among occupied homes in Koochiching County, 49% heat with utility gas, 17% with electricity, 23% with bottled or tank gas, 2% with fuel oil and 7% with wood.
| Year built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 33 | 0% |
| 2010–2019 | 223 | 3% |
| 2000–2009 | 780 | 11% |
| 1990–1999 | 910 | 12% |
| 1980–1989 | 707 | 10% |
| 1970–1979 | 1,423 | 19% |
| 1960–1969 | 938 | 13% |
| 1950–1959 | 832 | 11% |
| 1940–1949 | 480 | 6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,092 | 15% |
Source: American Community Survey 2023, 5-year (tables B25024, B25034, B25035, B25003, B25077, B25040).
Storm record
Hail, wind and tornado record in Koochiching County
Events in the NOAA Storm Events Database in Koochiching 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 14 hail events, 21 thunderstorm-wind events and no tornadoes in Koochiching 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 2.5 inches on June 19, 2016, near Littlefork. 2 of those hail events had hail 1.5 inches or larger.
The most recent hail event in Koochiching County was on August 8, 2023: 1 in hail near Ranier. The most recent thunderstorm-wind event in Koochiching County was on July 4, 2025, near International Falls. The strongest thunderstorm wind recorded in Koochiching County in that period was 78 mph. The busiest year was 2016, with 9 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
Koochiching 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 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2022 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0.75 in |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2.5 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 Koochiching County
The 15 most recent events on record, newest first, each with its date, type and nearest place.
| Date | Event | Nearest place |
|---|---|---|
| July 4, 2025 | 78 mph wind | International Falls |
| August 8, 2023 | 1 in hail | Ranier |
| July 17, 2022 | 60 mph wind | International Falls |
| July 17, 2022 | 60 mph wind | International Falls |
| June 20, 2022 | 60 mph wind | Littlefork |
| June 14, 2022 | 0.75 in hail | International Falls |
| May 30, 2022 | 58 mph wind | International Falls |
| May 30, 2022 | 58 mph wind | Littlefork |
| May 29, 2022 | 1 in hail | Ranier |
| July 23, 2021 | 60 mph wind | International Falls |
| July 17, 2019 | 58 mph wind | Nett Lake |
| July 17, 2019 | 70 mph wind | Baudette |
| July 17, 2019 | 0.75 in hail | Littlefork |
| July 17, 2019 | 58 mph wind | Littlefork |
| July 17, 2019 | 58 mph wind | Littlefork |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail events through March 31, 2026; thunderstorm-wind and tornado events through September 22, 2025).
Risk ratings
Koochiching County storm and winter risk ratings
FEMA National Risk Index scores for 7 perils in Koochiching County, with the county's rank in Minnesota.
Koochiching County scores 43.2 of 100 for hail in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 75th of 87 Minnesota counties. Koochiching County scores 8.2 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 84th of 87 Minnesota counties. Koochiching County scores 44.9 of 100 for winter weather in FEMA's National Risk Index, which ranks 69th of 87 Minnesota counties. Of the perils listed here, the highest score in Koochiching County is for cold wave, at 72.9 of 100.
Koochiching County averages 25.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). The average annual temperature in Koochiching County is 38°F.
| Peril | Score (0–100) | Rank in Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 43.2 | 75th of 87 |
| Strong wind | 8.2 | 84th of 87 |
| Tornado | 10.8 | 86th of 87 |
| Winter weather | 44.9 | 69th of 87 |
| Ice storm | 2 | 86th of 87 |
| Cold wave | 72.9 | 31st of 87 |
| Lightning | 23.7 | 42nd 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 Duluth office
How to reach the Duluth office, the nearest to the center of Koochiching County.
Our Duluth office is at 314 W Superior St #913, Duluth, MN 55802, about 128 miles from the center of Koochiching County. Its hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. You can reach that office at (218) 833-2997.
Questions
Questions about Koochiching County
7 questions and answers about Omega Exteriors in Koochiching County.
Does Omega Exteriors serve Koochiching County?
Yes. Omega Exteriors serves Koochiching County from its Duluth office, about 128 miles away.
Which cities in Koochiching County does Omega Exteriors serve?
We serve 6 cities and communities there: Big Falls, International Falls, Littlefork, Mizpah, Northome and Ranier.
How often does hail hit Koochiching County?
NOAA lists 14 hail events in Koochiching County from 2016 through March 31, 2026. By year: 2026: 0, 2025: 0, 2024: 0, 2023: 1, 2022: 2, 2021: 0, 2020: 0, 2019: 3, 2018: 1, 2017: 0, 2016: 7.
When was the last recorded storm near Koochiching County?
The most recent event on record in Koochiching County is 78 mph wind on July 4, 2025, near International Falls.
How old are homes in Koochiching County?
The median home in Koochiching County was built in 1973, and 64% of homes there were built before 1980.
How does Koochiching County rate for hail and wind risk?
Koochiching County scores 43.2 of 100 for hail and 8.2 of 100 for strong wind in FEMA's National Risk Index, ranking 75th and 84th of 87 Minnesota counties.
Which office serves Koochiching County?
Our Duluth office at 314 W Superior St #913, Duluth, MN 55802, about 128 miles away.
More
Nearby and related
Links to Minnesota and All service areas and to 8 nearby counties.
Ready when you are
Tell us what you need and we will get back to you — Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.
Request a free estimate
Tell us about your project
Send a few details and Omega Exteriors will reply by phone or email.