Itasca County


Quality of Life

Itasca County is more than a great place to vacation; it is an excellent place to live. The area offers safe and close-knit communities, progressive school systems, a steady economy, excellent health care and endless recreational opportunities.

Lush with forests and dotted with pristine lakes, Itasca County is known for its well-developed trails, resorts and campgrounds. Residents and visitors enjoy year-round outdoor activities, such as fishing, hiking, hunting, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and championship golf. The Edge of the Wilderness National Scenic Byway extends north from Grand Rapids through the Chippewa National Forest.

Itasca County takes pride in its heritage. It is home to the Hill Annex Mine State Park, the Forest History Center and the Judy Garland Museum. Each year the region celebrates its most famous daughter with the Judy Garland Festival, drawing fans from around the world. The annual summer production of "Showboat" on the Mississippi River in Grand Rapids is just one of many cultural attractions.



Climate | Taxes | Housing | School | Health Care | Crime Rate
Quality of Life Statistics
itasca
Average Daily Temperature High Low Average
January 15.2 -6.7 4.2
July 78.2 55.6 66.9
Annual Averages
Temperature (Fahrenheit) 38.6
Rainfall (Inches) 28
Snowfall (Inches) 50.10
Wind Speed (Miles per Hour) N/A
Number of Days Sunny or Partly Sunny N/A
  Range Average
Elevation (Feet above Sea Level) 1260-1490 1,334
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 N/A
$100,000 and Under N/A
$100,001 - $150,000 N/A
$150,001 - $200,000 N/A
$200,001 - $250,000 N/A
$250,001 - $300,000 0
$300,001 and Above N/A
Average Selling Price $0
Median Selling Price $120,000
Condominium & Townhouse
Active Listings N/A
Average Selling Price $0
Median Selling Price $0
Schools
Grand Rapids School District
Nashwauk-Keewatin School District
Greenway School District
Deer River School District
Health Care
  Total
Hospitals 3
Teaching Hospitals 0
Beds 104
Outpatient Clinics 12
Physicians 61
Dentists 25
Physician Ratio (1:1,000 Residents) N/A
Dentist Ratio (1:1,000 Residents) 1
Crime Rate
Per 100,000 Residents Total
Violent 76
Property 1,218
Index 1,295