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Askov, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pine County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
333 Population 264/sq mi density
$34,464 Median Income $28,016 per capita
$129,200 Home Value $156,188 Zillow
$388 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
608 Violent Crime/100K 3,220 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$34,464 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $388/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
608 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Askov, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,464
54% below
$28,016 per capita
Home Value
$129,200
54% below
Zillow: $156,188
Median Rent
$388/mo
67% below
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
608/100K
60% above
3,220/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
249 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
46%
Home Value
46%
Rent
33%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
278%
Crime
160%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Askov a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
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 10.0% (178% 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 $156,188. 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.

Safety & Crime

Askov reports 608 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,220/100K.

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. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population333
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density264/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$34,464
Per Capita$28,016
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$995M
Avg Weekly Wage$851

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,200
Rent$388
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$156,188
Housing Units192
Rent Burden32.8%

Crime

F
Violent608/100K
Property3,220/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,534/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.