Cook County, Minnesota
Among the top 14% of US counties for safety & wellbeing.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 26% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 15% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 49% of US counties
- top 2% for air quality
- top 5% for commute time
- bottom 6% for income tax
Cook County is a county in Minnesota with about 5,611 residents. It grades A for safety & wellbeing and D for weather. Standout strengths include air quality, commute time, and broadband access. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.cook.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Mild summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.4 in1.3 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$72k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 61% of US counties
Home Value$290k87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$874better than 39% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 17% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.81%better than 53% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden15.83%better than 6% of US counties
Unemployment3.1%better than 81% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)15°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)62°F1st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation29.7 in24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall51.5 inbetter than 11% of US counties
Sunny Days234 daysbetter than 47% of US counties
Summer Humidity56°Fbetter than 85% of US counties
Comfortable Days56 daysbetter than 14% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk11.2better than 87% of US counties
Air Quality13 AQIbetter than 98% of US counties
School Quality77.0better than 81% of US counties
Violent Crime801/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Crime873/100kbetter than 52% of US counties
Community
Population5,61112th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age52.296th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2649th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0049th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+354th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)84.6%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.3%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.5%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)11.6%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 95% of US counties
Walkability6.4/20better than 60% of US counties
Airport Distance249 mibetter than 8% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.7%better than 94% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 48% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cook County an affordable place to live?
- Cook County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 61% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Cook County?
- The median home value in Cook County is $290k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Cook County?
- Median household income in Cook County is $72k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Cook County?
- Median gross rent in Cook County is $874 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Cook County safe?
- Cook County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 801/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 873/100k.
- What is the weather like in Cook County?
- Cook County averages 62°F in July and 15°F in January, with 29.7 in of annual precipitation and about 234 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Cook County?
- Public-school quality in Cook County is above average, scoring better than 81% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Cook County?
- The average one-way commute in Cook County is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)