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Chokio, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Big Stone County County
Chokio, MN
At a Glance
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)
Is Chokio a Good Place to Live?
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 0.8% (78% 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.
Safety & Crime
Chokio reports 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,963/100K.
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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.