Cook County, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
5,633 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,643 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$294,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$652 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$705 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Minnesota
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 51% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (41%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 15 9
Feb 1 9 13
Mar 1 8 23
Apr 2 5 37
May 2 0 48
Jun 4 0 57
Jul 4 0 63
Aug 3 0 62
Sep 3 0 54
Oct 2 1 42
Nov 2 10 28
Dec 1 13 14

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Sawtooth Mountain Elementary
<1 miles, SE · 3.7star
Cook County Senior High
<1 miles, SE · 3.7star
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Colleges

Vermilion Community College
70 miles, NW · 2.3star
Northland College
85 miles, SW · 1.9star
Gogebic Community College
89 miles, S · 1.4star
Finlandia University
93 miles, SE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Duluth International Airport
107 miles, W · 1star
Range Regional Airport
119 miles, W · 1star
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