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Cook, MN

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Population
515
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,305 ft
Median Home Value
$104,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$535/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$42,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Cook

Cook is a quiet Northwoods town in northern Saint Louis County, sitting right at the western edge of Lake Vermilion. Home to a little over 500 residents, it functions as the main gateway to the lake and the vast pine forests around it. Life here moves at an unhurried pace, shaped by the changing seasons, peaceful waterways, and some of the best fishing and boating in Minnesota.

Cook County Minnesota

Even with its rural feel, Cook has the practical amenities that make year-round living easy. The town features a local grocery store, small shops, the North Woods School campus, and a regional hospital and clinic. For anyone looking to trade busy city life for wide-open space, friendly neighbors, and classic Northwoods scenery, Cook offers a comfortable and grounded home base.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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