Minnesota
Ashby is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 411. Residents earn $55,250 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ashby receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ashby offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ashby is $55,250, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Ashby is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $815 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Ashby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,250 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,472 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,000 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,755 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,908 |
| County GDP | $3,285M |
| Restaurants | 165 |
| Healthcare | 181 |
| Retail | 250 |
| Manufacturing | 89 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,298 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.44% |
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Census Median | $125,000 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $295,092 |
| Census Median Rent | $815 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.2% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,298 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.44% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,919/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 181 |
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.2 inches |
| 26% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 747/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0955°N, 95.8192°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27111 |
Winner: Republican by 34.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.3% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 747/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.0% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 181 |
| Restaurants | 165 |
| Retail Stores | 250 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |