Minnesota
Erskine is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 445. Residents earn $32,083 per year, which is 57% below the national average.
Based on current data, Erskine receives an overall livability score of 3.3 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. Erskine offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Erskine is $32,083, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Erskine is $102,100, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $806 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Erskine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches, including 49.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 92.4% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.6% |
| 43% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $32,083 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,344 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $858 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,613 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 126 |
| County GDP | $248M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 17 |
| Commute Time | 22.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $102,100 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $284,371 |
| Census Median Rent | $806 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.9% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% |
| Depression | 27.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,813/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.3 inches |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,200 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 685/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6632°N, 96.0167°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27125 |
Winner: Republican by 37.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.4% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 685/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.1% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 22.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |