The Town FilesChisago County, Minnesota
57,991 people. The median home is worth $351,900 (typical Minnesota town: $301,800) and the median household earns $99,400.
Towns in Chisago County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch | 10,787 | $322,300 | $90,456 | 39.5 |
| Wyoming | 8,032 | $365,700 | $107,565 | 39.0 |
| Chisago City | 5,558 | $413,000 | $102,197 | 44.1 |
| Lindstrom | 4,888 | $358,100 | $98,226 | 35.0 |
| Chisago Lake | 4,818 | $437,700 | $133,220 | 45.2 |
| Rush City | 3,228 | $233,100 | $58,760 | 38.5 |
People and housing
| Chisago County | Typical Minnesota town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $351,900 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,186 | $991 |
| Median household income | $99,400 | $87,375 |
| Median age | 40.8 | 42.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 6.9% |
Jobs and pay
16,091 jobs in 2024, average pay $57,806 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 327 storm events in Chisago County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Chisago County has been included in 12 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4009: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | DR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| October 20, 2000 | Fire | FM-2345: Mn - Carlos Edge Fire Complex - 10/19/2000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).