What are the schools like in Dassel, MN?

Dassel is served primarily by Dassel-Cokato Public Schools. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What is the median household income in Dassel?

The median household income in Dassel, MN is $58,958 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.5%.

What is the weather like in Dassel, MN?

Dassel has an average high temperature of 21.0°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.1 inches.

Dassel, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Dassel, MN affordable or expensive?

Dassel's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dassel is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $195,600 and the median rent is $832 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dassel, MN?

Dassel has a violent crime rate of 146.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 792.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dassel, MN a Good Place to Live?

Dassel is a small town of 1,341 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $58,958 and a 0.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Dassel stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dassel is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dassel city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.3

Dassel's overall cost of living index is 95.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dassel costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dassel, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$195,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$832	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,958	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dassel's violent crime rate is 146.4 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

146.4 /100k

Property Crime

792.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Dassel is served primarily by Dassel-Cokato Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dassel, MN	National Avg
School District	Dassel-Cokato Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dassel sees average highs of 21.0°F in January and 82.3°F in July, with 28.7 inches of annual precipitation and 41.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dassel, MN
Average High — January	21.0°F
Average High — July	82.3°F
Annual Precipitation	28.7"
Annual Snowfall	41.1"

Demographics

Metric	Dassel, MN	National Avg
Population	1,341	—
Median Age	43.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	24.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Darwin, MN 5 mi Cokato, MN 6 mi Kingston, MN 8 mi Litchfield, MN 11 mi Howard Lake, MN 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Dassel

Dassel, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55325

Dassel vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dassel, MN affordable or expensive?

Dassel's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dassel roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $195,600 and median rent is $832/month.

What is the crime rate in Dassel, MN?

Dassel's violent crime rate is 146.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 792.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dassel?

Public schools in Dassel are operated by Dassel-Cokato Public Schools. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dassel, MN a good place to live?

Dassel, MN has a population of 1,341, a median household income of $58,958, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Dassel?

Dassel averages 21.0°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.7 inches with about 41.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dassel?

Dassel, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55325.

What is the population of Dassel?

The population of Dassel, Minnesota is 1,341 with a median age of 43.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dassel?

Key numbers for living in Dassel: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $195,600, median household income $58,958, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dassel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.