St. Louis County
Ely


Quality of Life

You'll enjoy a very high quality of life in Ely, 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
ely
Average Daily Temperature High Low Average
January 16.6 -5.9 9.2
July 76.9 53.4 65.2
Annual Averages
Temperature (Fahrenheit) 37.6
Rainfall (Inches) 27
Snowfall (Inches) 57.00
Wind Speed (Miles per Hour) N/A
Number of Days Sunny or Partly Sunny N/A
  Range Average
Elevation (Feet above Sea Level) 0 1,382
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 131
$100,000 and Under 45
$100,001 - $150,000 19
$150,001 - $200,000 11
$200,001 - $250,000 10
$250,001 - $300,000 7
$300,001 and Above 39
Average Selling Price $137,395
Median Selling Price $104,500
Condominium & Townhouse
Active Listings N/A
Average Selling Price $0
Median Selling Price $0
Schools
Ely School District
Health Care
  Total
Hospitals 1
Teaching Hospitals N/A
Beds 32
Outpatient Clinics 1
Physicians N/A
Dentists 2
Physician Ratio (1:1,000 Residents) N/A
Dentist Ratio (1:1,000 Residents) 1
Crime Rate
Per 100,000 Residents Total
Violent 317
Property 3,328
Index 3,645