At a Glance
Median Income
$50,556
$37,329 per capita
Home Value
$85,600
Zillow: $207,038
Median Rent
$764/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
14.6% smoking rate
How Chokio Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chokio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chokio a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chokio residents earn a median household income of $50,556 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,329. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chokio is $85,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,038. Median rent is $764/month, with 51.0% 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 1951.
Education
19.1% of adults in Chokio hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chokio has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population427
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density970/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$50,556
Per Capita$37,329
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$336M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,600
Rent$764
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$207,038
Housing Units242
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,304/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain26.4 in/yr
Elevation1,126 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Chokio was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.