Esko, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
2,063
Population
424/sq mi density
$116,406
Median Income
$45,937 per capita
$278,800
Home Value
$403,388 Zillow
$1,411
Median Rent
19.0% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$116,406 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$278,800 home value, $1,411/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Esko has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 90.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 424/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7100°N, 92.3721°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carlton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0395 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.5 in |
Esko has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.0").