Lake County
Silver Bay


Quality of Life

You'll enjoy a very high quality of life in Silver Bay, surrounded by the pristine lakes, lush forests and spectacular seasonal finery of northeastern Minnesota. Click on the links below for specific information about the area's excellent schools, quality housing, progressive health care, low crime rate, entertainment venues and interesting local attractions. The Northland offers something for everyone.



Climate | Taxes | Housing | School | Health Care | Crime Rate
Quality of Life Statistics
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Average Daily Temperature High Low Average
January 19.2 0.2 9.7
July 72.7 53.2 63.0
Annual Averages
Temperature (Fahrenheit) 38.2
Rainfall (Inches) 31
Snowfall (Inches) 43.00
Wind Speed (Miles per Hour) N/A
Number of Days Sunny or Partly Sunny N/A
  Range Average
Elevation (Feet above Sea Level) 0 760
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 (%) No Local Sales & Use Tax
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 25
$100,000 and Under 10
$100,001 - $150,000 6
$150,001 - $200,000 2
$200,001 - $250,000 3
$250,001 - $300,000 2
$300,001 and Above 2
Average Selling Price $104,296
Median Selling Price $100,000
Condominium & Townhouse
Active Listings N/A
Average Selling Price $0
Median Selling Price $0
Schools
Lake Superior School District
Health Care
  Total
Hospitals N/A
Teaching Hospitals N/A
Beds N/A
Outpatient Clinics 1
Physicians N/A
Dentists 1
Physician Ratio (1:1,000 Residents) N/A
Dentist Ratio (1:1,000 Residents) 1
Crime Rate
Per 100,000 Residents Total
Violent 9
Property 975
Index 984