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Ely
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Ely sits at the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, attracting outdoor enthusiasts year-round. With a small-town charm, engaging local museums, and pristine lakes, Ely offers a blend of adventure and relaxation for visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
3,924
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
47.90°, -91.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,900
Local Cost
$1,300
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
3.6°C
Summer Avg
18.4°C
Winter Avg
-12.8°C
Record High
37.4°C
Record Low
-44.4°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
698 mm
Internet Speed
163 Mbps
Upload
127 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
28
Walk Score
28
Footways
55.0
Airport
LYU
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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