At a Glance
Median Income
$34,464
$28,016 per capita
Home Value
$129,200
Zillow: $170,496
Median Rent
$388/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
19.1%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
19.2% smoking rate
How Askov Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Askov's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Askov a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Askov residents earn a median household income of $34,464 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,016. The unemployment rate stands at 19.1% (431% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 733 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Askov is $129,200 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,496. Median rent is $388/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
13.5% of adults in Askov hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Askov has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population333
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density264/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$34,464
Per Capita$28,016
Unemployment19.1%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$995M
Avg Weekly Wage$851
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,200
Rent$388
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$170,496
Housing Units192
Rent Burden32.8%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,534/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation1,167 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute39 min
Broadband67.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Askov was founded in 1918.
The median home in Askov was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.