Fire Station, 2025
Cohasset’s story
134 years in pictures
Census counts: 521 in 1910, a low of 299 in 1930, 2,689 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1953 on.
- 1892Cohasset is settled
CohassetMN
A town of 2,728, settled in 1892.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Lorie Shaull · CC BY 2.0
Population
2,728
2025 Census estimate · +1.2% since 2020
Typical home
$343K
+1.7% in a year
Household income
$93K
median
Median age
43.8
years
Jobs based here
1,018
Balanced
TownGrade
C+
#235 of 271 in MN
Is Cohasset a good place to live?
Cohasset is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades C+ overall, 235th of 271 graded towns in Minnesota, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is schools: its schools outperform 69% of the state's. It also does better than most on health: it is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns. Its lowest everyday mark is in incomes: the median household income is $93K, and 6% of residents live below the poverty line. A typical home there costs about $342K, 5 years of the Grand Rapids area’s $69K median household income. On walkability, just 25 of Minnesota’s 574 towns do worse. Tioga Recreation Area, at 409 acres with 23.4 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
How Cohasset grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Minnesota), ordered by how far Cohasset is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.2 of 20; 5% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →SchoolsB+Open →HealthGrand Itasca Clinic and Hospital 5.2 miles awayBOpen →Jobs & incomeC+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors8% conserved landA−Open →HistoryC−Open →Civic life3.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Cohasset: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Cohasset, and how to reach them.
PowerLake Country Power18.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCohasset Municipal Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Cohasset’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereItasca County CourthouseItasca County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes55721, 5574455721 88% · 55744 12%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Cohasset.
Cohasset has a shorter frost-free season than nearly all U.S. towns, trades workers with Grand Rapids and other neighbors and is healthy by national standards but behind most towns in Minnesota.
OutdoorsA−
Conserved land covers 8.2% of Cohasset
30 miles of trail in 5 parks and preserves. Cohasset’s trail density is 0.8 miles per square mile, against 0.5 in Minnesota’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns.
#66for trails in MN
| Cohasset | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.8 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 8.2% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
8.2%
conserved · 1,880 of 22,861 acres
30 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tioga Recreation Area | 23.4 mi | 409 |
| 2. Bass Brook Wildlife Management Area | 3.1 mi | 296 |
| 3. Portage Park | 0.3 mi | 17 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB+
For schools, Cohasset earns a B+
Its public schools are run by the Grand Rapids Public School District. Its one school is below.
69%of MN districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohasset ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 312 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduation
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Minnesota overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 25% of residents (17% statewide). Cohasset’s median age is 43.8 years, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 39.9 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. 34% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 39% across Minnesota.
43.8median age · MN 38.8
| Cohasset | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 25% | 17% | 18% |
| Median age | 43.8 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 33% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 22% | 23% | 22% |
CohassetMinnesotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school28%
Some college24%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.8 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Cohasset | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.6% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.3% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.8% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.1% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.2% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 18.6% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.4% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.8% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.1% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.2% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.5% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.4% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.9% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,700, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
In Cohasset, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
The Grand Rpds Forest Lab weather station, 8 miles away, records that the frost-free season runs about 130 days, shorter than in 95% of U.S. towns. January nights average -1.5°, colder than in 98% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 78.7°.
Cohasset has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The January low in Cohasset is -2°F. About 60 inches of snow falls in a winter.
60″snow a winter
| Cohasset | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | -2°F | 6°F | 22°F |
| July high | 79°F | 82°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter2–22°
Spring28–52°
Summer54–77°
Fall34–52°
Sep 24
typical first frost
May 17
typical last frost
+2.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
About half of Cohasset’s working residents commute to Grand Rapids
Cohasset has about as many jobs (1,018) as working residents, but only 92 people both live and work here. Jobs based here grew from 758 in 2013 to 1,018.
Most working residents leave Cohasset for work: only 8% work in town. Jobs based in Cohasset grew to 1,018 in 2023, 260 more than in 2013. Cohasset’s average trip to work is 28 minutes.
8%work in town
| Cohasset | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 16% | 14% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $93,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Cohasset8%
Grand Rapids45%
Duluth6%
Deer River3%
Hibbing3%
6 mi
median commute distance
1,018
jobs based in Cohasset
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 8% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB
For health, Cohasset earns a B
Within Minnesota it is less healthy than 70% of the 271 graded towns: Minnesota sets a high bar.
26% of Cohasset adults sleep under 7 hours. Cohasset beats the Minnesota average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 27% of Cohasset adults feel lonely.
62%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Cohasset | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 30% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
4 better20 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Cohasset | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.8% | 8.9% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 74.1% | 68.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.8% | 5.9% |
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital
5.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
30th
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade B−
For cost of living, Cohasset earns a B−
92% of households own their home in Cohasset. The typical Cohasset home is worth about $343,000, up 1.7% in a year, close to the Minnesota typical home.
$343KZillow home value
| Cohasset | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 92% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $827 a month | $1,199 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Cohasset$343K
Minnesota$349K
+1.7%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Moderate risk in Cohasset, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesStrong wind
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Cohasset
18pages on Cohasset
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Cohasset; the nearest are
Minnesota North CollegeCommunity college · Public · Hibbing36.9 mi$6,022 in-state tuitionBemidji State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Bemidji59.1 mi$10,237 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Cohasset residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Cohasset
City in Minnesota, United States
Cohasset ( koh-HASS-ət) is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,689 at the 2020 census. U.S. Highway 2 serves as a main route in Cohasset.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,283 ft
- ZIP code
- 55721
- Area code
- 218
Cohasset’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Cohasset.
Grand RapidsCohasset
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohasset | #235 | C+ | B− | — | B+ | B |
| Grand Rapids | #211 | B− | C | B+ | B+ | B− |
Cohasset reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Cohasset with a neighbor →
Questions about Cohasset
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Cohasset, MN a good place to live?
Cohasset grades C+ overall, better than 42% of U.S. towns and #235 of 271 in Minnesota. It grades B for health and B+ for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Cohasset, MN expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.