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Chokio, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Big Stone County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
427
Population
970/sq mi density
$50,556
Median Income
$37,329 per capita
$85,600
Home Value
$207,038 Zillow
$764
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
206
Violent Crime/100K
1,963 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,556 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, $764/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Chokio has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 43.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,126 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 970/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5731°N, 96.1742°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Big Stone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Watertown Regional (ATY) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Chokio has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 13°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (0.5").