Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Cook is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 427. Residents earn $41,750 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cook receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Cook offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cook is $41,750, 44% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Cook is $104,200, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Cook has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches, including 61.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,750 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,600 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,163 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,234 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,646 |
| County GDP | $13,874M |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Healthcare | 843 |
| Retail | 793 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,326 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.11% |
| Commute Time | 16.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.6% |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |
| Census Median | $104,200 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $239,505 |
| Census Median Rent | $650 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 35.0% |
| Studio | $671 |
| 1 Bedroom | $888 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,288 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,415 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,326 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.11% |
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,681/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 38.0°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.7 inches |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 61.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 16.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
| Elevation | 1,327 ft (404 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8357°N, 92.6889°W |
| County FIPS | 27137 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.0% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.49 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 164/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 69.2% |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Retail Stores | 793 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 16.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.6% |
| Work from Home | 7.7% |