At a Glance
Median Income
$59,750
$34,376 per capita
Home Value
$218,900
Zillow: $272,047
Median Rent
$881/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
15.8% smoking rate
How Dassel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dassel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dassel a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dassel residents earn a median household income of $59,750 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,376. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dassel is $218,900 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,047. Median rent is $881/month, with 25.3% 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 1977.
Education
21.3% of adults in Dassel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dassel has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,332
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density793/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,750
Per Capita$34,376
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$1,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,900
Rent$881
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$272,047
Housing Units617
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,812/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,105 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Dassel was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.