Chisholm, Maine
Among the top 6% of US places for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 41% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 27% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 73% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 5% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 94% of US places
- top 6% for sales tax
- top 9% for park & nature access
- bottom 3% for annual snowfall
Chisholm is a small community in Maine with about 1,074 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and F for getting around. Standout strengths include sales tax, park & nature access, and broadband access. It rates lower on walkability and annual snowfall.
- The median home value in Chisholm is $114k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Chisholm is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Chisholm is $721 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Chisholm has a violent crime rate of 919/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in Chisholm average around 70°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.3 in3.6 in
humid 37%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 37% of US places
Home Value$114k31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$721better than 78% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$214better than 55% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.58%better than 22% of US places
Income Tax7.10%better than 22% of US places
Sales Tax5.50%better than 94% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.99%better than 29% of US places
Unemployment6.3%better than 29% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)21°F13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.2 in67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall91.2 inbetter than 3% of US places
Sunny Days221 daysbetter than 38% of US places
Summer Humidity59°Fbetter than 77% of US places
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 50% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk40.0better than 82% of US places
Air Quality35 AQIbetter than 85% of US places
School Quality67.8better than 63% of US places
Violent Crime919/100kbetter than 40% of US places
Property Crime1479/100kbetter than 31% of US places
Community
Population1,07452nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age48.375th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.0825th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.2284th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)96.1%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.0%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability4.9/20better than 13% of US places
Airport Distance153 mibetter than 17% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access95.9%better than 86% of US places
Amenities Nearby121.04better than 59% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 91% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chisholm an affordable place to live?
- Chisholm is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 37% of comparable areas. Median rent is $721.
- Is Chisholm safe?
- Chisholm is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 919/100k (better than 40%). Property crime is 1479/100k.
- What is the weather like in Chisholm?
- Chisholm averages 70°F in July and 21°F in January, with 47.2 in of annual precipitation and about 221 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Chisholm?
- Public-school quality in Chisholm is above average, scoring better than 63% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.