Chisholm, MN

Chisholm, Minnesota

Chisholm, Minnesota, in St. Louis county, is 60 miles NW of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 174 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is conveniently located inside the Duluth - Superior metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,960 people in Chisholm.

The People and Families of Chisholm

In Chisholm, about 50% of adults are married. In Chisholm, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Chisholm has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chisholm had a median family income of $40,431.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Chisholm Housing

Approximately 78% of housing in Chisholm is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Chisholm is known in Minnesota for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Chisholm, 90% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Chisholm than other cities.

High Points

Chisholm strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 3%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Chisholm, MN

Comparing Chisholm to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Chisholm Almanac

Chisholm Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Chisholm Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Chisholm, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Chisholm Public Libraries

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Chisholm High Schools (2004)

CHISHOLM SEC.
301 4TH ST. SW.
218-254-5726
Serves 358 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Chisholm Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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