At a Glance
Median Income
$59,524
$30,940 per capita
Home Value
$131,000
Zillow: $201,235
Median Rent
$734/mo
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.0%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
15.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chisholm a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 12.0% (233% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population1,115
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density509/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,524
Per Capita$30,940
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$7,050M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,125
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,000
Rent$734
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$201,235
Housing Units536
Rent Burden16.9%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation520 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Chisholm was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Berlin Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.