Cook County


Quality of Life

It is easy to see why residents and visitors are drawn to Cook County. Among its treasures are four Minnesota State Parks along the north shore of Lake Superior, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and the Superior National Forest. Spectacular scenery includes rocky cliffs, lush forests, rushing streams, cascading waterfalls and quiet inland lakes. This rustic environment is home to elusive wildlife, such as moose, deer, wolves, bears and bald eagles and presents many opportunities to commune with nature.

Cook County communities are safe, friendly and welcoming. Lake Superior is lined with quaint hamlets and bustling communities known for their unique shops, restaurants and lodging facilities.

For ski buffs, Lutsen Mountain and its surrounding area offer alpine and cross-country skiing that is unmatched in the region. The Superior National Golf Course at Lutsen has been called so beautiful that "it's hard to keep your eye on the ball." Grand Portage, near the Canadian border, offers casino gaming and is a gateway to Isle Royale National Park.



Climate | Taxes | Housing | School | Health Care | Crime Rate
Quality of Life Statistics
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Average Daily Temperature High Low Average
January 18.4 -2.5 8.0
July 74.2 51.9 63.0
Annual Averages
Temperature (Fahrenheit) 37.9
Rainfall (Inches) 27
Snowfall (Inches) 51.80
Wind Speed (Miles per Hour) N/A
Number of Days Sunny or Partly Sunny N/A
  Range Average
Elevation (Feet above Sea Level) 602-2301 932
Personal Income Tax Rate Range
State Rate (%) 5.35-7.85
Local Rate (%) Not Applicable in Minnesota (N/A)
Local Occupation Tax Rate Range Basis
City Residents N/A N/A
Non-City Residents N/A N/A
Sales Tax
State Rate (%) 6.875%
Local Rate (%) 1%
Major Exemptions
  • Electric Power and Natural Gas, if used in production
  • Production is rebated
  • Pollution Control if greater than 100 pounds
  • Industrial Building Construction Materials
  • Tooling if outsourced
  • Manufacturer's Raw Materials
  • Custom Software
Housing
Single Family Residential
Active Listings 143
$100,000 and Under 8
$100,001 - $150,000 8
$150,001 - $200,000 18
$200,001 - $250,000 14
$250,001 - $300,000 16
$300,001 and Above 79
Average Selling Price $247,071
Median Selling Price $211,250
Condominium & Townhouse
Active Listings 25
Average Selling Price $0
Median Selling Price $0
Schools
Cook County School District
Great Expectations
Health Care
  Total
Hospitals 1
Teaching Hospitals 0
Beds 16
Outpatient Clinics 4
Physicians 8
Dentists 2
Physician Ratio (1:1,000 Residents) N/A
Dentist Ratio (1:1,000 Residents) 0
Crime Rate
Per 100,000 Residents Total
Violent 128
Property 3,571
Index 3,700