Cook County
Grand Marais


Quality of Life

You'll enjoy a very high quality of life in Grand Marais, 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
grandmarais
Average Daily Temperature High Low Average
January 22.9 4.9 13.9
July 69.8 51.3 60.6
Annual Averages
Temperature (Fahrenheit) 39.4
Rainfall (Inches) 25
Snowfall (Inches) 41.70
Wind Speed (Miles per Hour) N/A
Number of Days Sunny or Partly Sunny N/A
  Range Average
Elevation (Feet above Sea Level) 0 612
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 (%) 1
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 41
$100,000 and Under N/A
$100,001 - $150,000 1
$150,001 - $200,000 8
$200,001 - $250,000 9
$250,001 - $300,000 8
$300,001 and Above 15
Average Selling Price $395,428
Median Selling Price $479,000
Condominium & Townhouse
Active Listings 9
Average Selling Price $169,500
Median Selling Price $197,000
Schools
Cook County School District
Health Care
  Total
Hospitals 1
Teaching Hospitals N/A
Beds 16
Outpatient Clinics 3
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 128
Property 3,571
Index 3,700