Cook, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · St. Louis County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
427
Population
164/sq mi density
$41,750
Median Income
$39,600 per capita
$104,200
Home Value
$257,955 Zillow
$650
Median Rent
35.0% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$41,750 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cook has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. The area receives 61.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.0°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Louis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Range Regional (HIB) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0397 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.37 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.0 in |
Cook has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 5°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.7").