Askov, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
333 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
38.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$34,464 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$129,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$439 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$298 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pine County
3
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pine County
5
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 10
Feb 1 9 15
Mar 1 10 27
Apr 2 4 42
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 2 9 30
Dec 1 12 15

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MN State Senate District 11, MN State House District 11B, MN
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Schools

East Central Elementary
3 miles, W • 3.7 star
East Central Senior Secondary
3 miles, W • 2.8 star
Crossroads Area Learning Center
5 miles, W • 3.2 star
Harvest Christian School
6 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Pine Technical & Community College
27 miles, SW • 1.4 star
University of Wisconsin-Superior
49 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital
18 miles, NE
Firstlight Health System
33 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Duluth International Airport
53 miles, NE • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
66 miles, NW • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
76 miles, W • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
83 miles, N • 1 star
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