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Chisholm, ME
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Chisholm, ME
At a Glance
How Chisholm Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chisholm's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Chisholm a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chisholm residents earn a median household income of $59,524 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,940. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,600 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chisholm is $131,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,235. Median rent is $734/month, with 16.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Chisholm reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,483/100K.
Education
24.4% of adults in Chisholm hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chisholm has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.