Chokio, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
427 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,556 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$518 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$705 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Stevens County
2
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Stevens County
2
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 12
Feb 1 8 17
Mar 1 8 28
Apr 2 4 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 6 31
Dec 1 8 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 6%

Schools

Chokio-Alberta Elementary
<1 miles, W 4.1 star
Chokio-Alberta Secondary
<1 miles, W 3.7 star
Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley Sr
12 miles, W 2.8 star
St Mary S School
13 miles, E

Colleges

University of Minnesota-Morris
13 miles, E 2.3 star
Sisseton Wahpeton College
43 miles, W 1.4 star

Hospitals

Stevens Community Medical Center
13 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Hector International Airport
98 miles, N 1.4 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
102 miles, SE 1 star
Aberdeen Regional Airport
109 miles, W 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
114 miles, E 1 star