Chisholm, Maine

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Population in 2010: 1,380.
Population change since 2000: -1.4%
Males: 761  (55.1%)
Females: 619  (44.9%)
Median resident age:

48.6 years
Maine median age:

45.1 years

Zip codes: 04239.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,862 (it was $35,500 in 2000)
Chisholm:

$59,862
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,267 (it was $19,251 in 2000)

Chisholm CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $135,447 (it was $82,800 in 2000)
Chisholm:

$135,447
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $249,382; detached houses: $272,823; townhouses or other attached units: $269,365; in 2-unit structures: $215,792; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $159,774; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $237,338; mobile homes: $71,957

Median gross rent in 2022: $738.

March 2022 cost of living index in Chisholm: 82.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.8%
(11.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 8.6% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Chisholm, ME (2022)
    • 1,03194.8%White alone
    • 454.1%Two or more races
    • 70.6%Asian alone

Races in Chisholm detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: American (48.9%), French Canadian (13.7%), Cajun (8.3%), French (6.0%), English (3.7%), Scottish (2.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 362 feet

Land area: 2.18 square miles.

Population density: 633 people per square mile   (low).

Chisholm, Maine map

7 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.6%
Maine:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Chisholm CDP:

1.2% ($981)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (56.9 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (156.3 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (313.6 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Livermore Falls, ME (1.0 miles ),
Jay, ME (1.5 miles ),
Livermore, ME (2.4 miles ),
Canton, ME (2.4 miles ),
Chesterville, ME (2.6 miles ),
Wilton, ME (2.7 miles ),
Fayette, ME (2.7 miles ),
Hartford, ME (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 44.49 N, Longitude: 70.20 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in Chisholm, ME in 2022
Distribution of house value in Chisholm, ME in 2022
Chisholm satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Maine:

3.4%
Most common industries in Chisholm, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Paper (24.2%)
  • Educational services (17.5%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Paper (38.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
  • Construction (6.0%)
  • Truck transportation (5.1%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
  • Educational services (3.9%)
  • Wood products (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (33.0%)
  • Health care (13.9%)
  • Paper (7.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.1%)
  • Personal & laundry services (7.1%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.4%)
Most common occupations in Chisholm, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (16.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Personal appearance workers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (29.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (11.7%)
  • Plant and system operators (5.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.9%)
  • Cashiers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (15.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (9.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7.1%)
  • Bus drivers (6.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)

Average climate in Chisholm, Maine

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Chisholm, Maine environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2004 was 9.46. This is significantly better than average.

City:

9.46
U.S.:

72.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2004 was 3.52. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 0.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.52
U.S.:

1.51
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Earthquake activity:

Chisholm-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 172.8 miles away from Chisholm center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 65.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 173.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 208.8 miles away from Chisholm center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 97.7 miles away from Chisholm center
On 2/26/1999 at 03:38:43, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 2.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 33.3 miles away from Chisholm center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Franklin County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 14, Snows: 7, Heavy Rains: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Chisholm topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Chisholm:

  • VICTORIAN VILLA NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CANTON, ME)
  • SANDY RIVER CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; FARMINGTON, ME)
  • ORCHARD PARK REHAB AND LIVING (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; FARMINGTON, ME)
  • DIXFIELD HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; DIXFIELD, ME)
  • EDGEWOOD REHAB AND LIVING CTR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; FARMINGTON, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chisholm:

  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 13 miles; Farmington, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,036)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 23 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 48 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 58 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 59 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of New England (about 72 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 4,539)
  • Husson University (about 74 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Jay Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Stones Corner Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Chisholm: Chisholm Square (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Franklin County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

62.2%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.4%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Chisholm:

Marital status in Chisholm, ME
  • Never married: 22.2%
  • Now married: 44.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 1.9%
  • Divorced: 31.2%

For population 25 years and over in Chisholm:

  • High school or higher: 97.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Maine average:

10.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Chisholm, ME (based on Franklin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,9365
Mainline Protestant2,00321
Evangelical Protestant90816
Other4272
None23,494-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
Here:

4.68 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Franklin County:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
This county:

3.01 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
Franklin County:

6.69 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 43
Here:

14.38 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.3%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

24.4%
Maine:

25.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Chisholm:

50.2%
State:

53.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

49.4%
State:

52.9%

Average BMI:
Chisholm:

27.6
Maine:

28.3

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

17.0%
Maine:

19.9%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Chisholm:

12.5%
Maine:

8.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Chisholm:

26.9%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

55.4%
State:

60.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

82.0%
State:

79.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Chisholm, ME Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Chisholm:

  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Chisholm:

  • WLOB-FM (96.3 FM; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WTBM (100.7 FM; MEXICO, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKTJ-FM (99.3 FM; FARMINGTON, ME; Owner: FRANKLIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCYI (93.9 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WABK-FM (104.3 FM; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMME-FM (92.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKCG (101.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIGY (97.5 FM; MADISON, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOXO-FM (92.7 FM; NORWAY, ME; Owner: TRI-COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Chisholm:

  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W21BI (Channel 21; FARMINGTON, ME; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WPFO (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CMCG PORTLAND LICENSE LLC)
  • WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
  • WCBB (Channel 10; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 29,860Total average daily traffic
  • 3,284Total average daily truck traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Chisholm, ME
  • 67.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.1%Wood
  • 12.6%Electricity
  • 7.0%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Chisholm, ME
  • 87.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.6%Electricity


Chisholm compared to Maine state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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