Koochiching County
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Koochiching County, set in northern Minnesota, is a tranquil destination known for its impressive natural beauty, welcoming small towns, and proximity to the Canadian border. Outdoor adventures abound, with vast forests, pristine lakes, and the legendary International Falls at your fingertips.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
12,062
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
48.25°, -93.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,075
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
4.2°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
-12.6°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
-43.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
632 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
INL
Distance
45 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 76/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.