Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Chisholm is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 4,731. Residents earn $54,815 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chisholm receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Chisholm offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chisholm is $54,815, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Chisholm is $108,100, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Chisholm is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 20 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,569 per 100,000, near the national average.
14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Chisholm has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,815 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,074 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,163 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,234 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,646 |
| County GDP | $13,874M |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Healthcare | 843 |
| Retail | 793 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,326 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.93% |
| Commute Time | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $108,100 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $122,909 |
| Census Median Rent | $785 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,326 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.93% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% |
| Depression | 27.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,681/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Total Violent | 19.9/100K |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 19.9/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,569.0/100K |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 119.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,390.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 59.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 36.9°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.8 inches |
| 35% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,503 ft (458 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,058/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4875°N, 92.8794°W |
| County FIPS | 27137 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.4% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,058/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Retail Stores | 793 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |