The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Cook county is rated a 5. The average temperature during the month of June is 60.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 12.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 59% and the area covered by water is 56.56%. The overall influence score for Cook is 9.
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Cook County is located in northeastern Minnesota on the shore of Lake Superior. It is made up of over 11,000 square miles of land and has a population of about 5,100 people. The majority of residents are white (92.7%), with Native Americans making up 4.4% of the population and African Americans making up 1.2%.
The median household income in Cook County is $45,941, which is slightly below the national average. The poverty rate is 8.8%, which is below the national average of 14.6%.
The majority of the land in Cook County is rural and heavily wooded, with many lakes and rivers throughout the area. There are also several cities and towns, including Grand Marais, Lutsen, Tofte, and Hovland.
Most residents commute to larger cities for employment opportunities, although there are some businesses in the county that offer jobs. Many people work in the tourism industry due to its proximity to Lake Superior and its abundance of natural resources. Recreation also plays an important role in the local economy, with hiking trails, camping sites, skiing resorts, and more available for visitors and locals alike.
USDA Rural Development State Office:Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Minnesota
375 Jackson Street | Suite 410
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 602-7800