Lake Shore, Minnesota is a small city located in Cass County, Minnesota. It has a population of just over 1,000 people and is largely residential. Despite its small size, it has been recognized as one of the best places to live in the state through rankings compiled by BestPlaces.net. The city boasts an impressive overall score of 6.7 out of 10 based on the ratings for cost of living, crime rate, housing affordability, health care availability, education quality and job market conditions. The crime rate in Lake Shore ranks particularly high at 8.2 out of 10 and residents can easily access nearby hospitals and health services with a 7 out of 10 rating. Education options also come highly rated with a score of 7.6 out of 10 thanks to excellent schools available nearby in Brainerd or Walker. There are many employment opportunities within the city as well as around the area making it easy for residents to find suitable work with a job market rating of 7 out of 10. All these factors combined make Lake Shore an attractive place to live for anyone looking for a safe and friendly environment with plenty of amenities nearby.
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