Chokio, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Big Stone County County
3.8
/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
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,556 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, $764/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 43.0 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in |
Chokio has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 13°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.8").