Median Income
$132,792
77% higher than US avg
Home Value
$331,100
17% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.3%
69% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Chinook Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population557
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density551/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,792
Per Capita$79,349
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,638M
Housing
A+
Home Value$331,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$409,261
Health
Obesity35.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain70.3 in/yr
Elevation13 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+92.4%
School Score5.36
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
CommuteN/A
Libraries3
Is Chinook a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Chinook receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Chinook offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Chinook is $132,792, which is significantly higher than the national average — 77% above $75,149. This places Chinook among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Chinook is $331,100, 17% above the national median. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Climate & Weather
Chinook experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Chinook has a population of 557 with a density of 551 people per square mile. The median age is 53.7 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.6%).
Population
53.7yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Chinook is $132,792, which is 77% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income
| Median HH Income | $132,792 |
| 77% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $79,349 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,580 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,939 |
| County GDP | $2,638M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 290 |
| Healthcare | 144 |
| Retail | 269 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,479 |
| 57% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.65% |
The median home value in Chinook is $331,100, 17% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $409,261.
Home Values
| Census Median | $331,100 |
| 17% above US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $409,261 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,479 |
| 57% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.65% |
In Chinook, 35.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.9% report depression. 18.4% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Chinook vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% |
| Depression | 28.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 87.2% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 66.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,302/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 144 |
Crime Rates: Chinook vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
Safety Score
Chinook has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation is 70.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 70.3 inches |
| 85% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 551/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2755°N, 123.9422°W |
| County FIPS | 41007 |