Elk Lake, MN is a small, rural community located in St. Louis County. It has a population of just under 500 people, according to the 2010 census. Despite its small size, Elk Lake is a great place to live and work for many reasons. One of the major reasons is that it has consistently high rankings on the BestPlaces list for livability, cost of living, education and crime rates. According to BestPlaces data, Elk Lake has a BestPlaces Index Rating of 80 out of 100, indicating it is an excellent place to live and work. The cost of living in Elk Lake is 7% lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for residents. Education-wise, students in Elk Lake receive quality instruction from local schools that earn above-average scores on standardized tests compared to other Minnesota schools. Additionally, Elk Lake has impressively low crime rates compared to similarly-sized cities across the U.S., making it both safe and pleasant place to call home.
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