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Chisholm, ME

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Maine.

Population

988

Land area

2.2sq mi

People per sq mi

452

ZIP codes

0

Chisholm and its ZIP codes

Full map

Chisholm at a glance

  • Chisholm is about 10 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
  • The median household income is $57,826, 23% below the Maine median of $74,733.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,900 (50% below Maine) and median rent is $787 a month.

Local data for Chisholm, ME

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chisholm, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$57,826

Poverty rate

15.5%

Median home value

$146,900

Median rent

$787/mo

Homeownership

61.4%

Bachelor's or higher

33.2%

Median age

51.3

Average commute

24.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (78), Irish Americans (61), Italian Americans (57).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Chisholm.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,187

10,512 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,725

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$248M

FY 2026, $8,421 per person

Franklin County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Chisholm, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.1%
  • Carpooled3.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked6.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
  • Worked from home4.9%

Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chisholm, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

879

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

91

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 6°F

47.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chisholm, ME, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.1%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

9.9%

U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

Cities near Chisholm

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Livermore FallsCensus-designated place1.7 mi1.2
WiltonCensus-designated place7.5 mi4.1
FarmingtonCensus-designated place13 mi4
DixfieldCensus-designated place13 mi1.8
TurnerCensus-designated place16 mi1.5
WinthropCensus-designated place17 mi5.5
MexicoCensus-designated place18 mi1.8
RumfordCensus-designated place19 mi7.9
GreeneCensus-designated place21 mi2.6
HallowellCity23 mi5.9
South ParisCensus-designated place25 mi3.9
OaklandCensus-designated place25 mi5.4
NorridgewockCensus-designated place25 mi11.1
AugustaCity25 mi55.1
AnsonCensus-designated place26 mi1.3
NorwayCensus-designated place26 mi5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chisholm, ME in?
Chisholm is in Franklin County, Maine.
What is the population of Chisholm, ME?
About 988 people live in Chisholm, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chisholm?
Nearby places include Livermore Falls (1.7 mi), Wilton (7.5 mi), Farmington (13 mi), Dixfield (13 mi), Turner (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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