The Mesabi Range enjoys a high density of libraries. By using information provided by the American Library Association, the Arrowhead Library System, and Wikipedia, these comparisons are made:
United States
Total square miles: 3,794,066
Public Libraries: 16,592
One public library for every 229 square miles
State of Minnesota
Total square miles: 87,014
Public Libraries: 309
One public library for every 281 square miles
Mesabi Range
Total square miles: approx. 400
Public Libraries: 17
One public library for every 24 square miles
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