Chisholm, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · St. Louis County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,731 Population 1,058/sq mi density
$54,815 Median Income $35,074 per capita
$108,100 Home Value $135,938 Zillow
$785 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
279 Violent Crime/100K 1,566 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,815 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,100 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
279 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Chisholm, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,815
27% below
$35,074 per capita
Home Value
$108,100
62% below
Zillow: $135,938
Median Rent
$785/mo
33% below
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
279/100K
27% below
1,566/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

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)

Income
73%
Home Value
38%
Rent
67%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
73%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chisholm a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $54,815 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,074. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,646 business establishments, including 557 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chisholm is $108,100 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,938. Median rent is $785/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Chisholm reports 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,566/100K.

Education

14.4% of adults in Chisholm hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chisholm has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,731
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density1,058/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,815
Per Capita$35,074
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$13,874M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,100
Rent$785
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$135,938
Housing Units2,151
Rent Burden23.9%

Crime

F
Violent279/100K
Property1,566/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,681/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain24.8 in/yr
Elevation1,503 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Chisholm was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 557 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.