Chokio, Minnesota
City · Population 411 · #531 in Minnesota
About Chokio
Set in the western part of Minnesota, Chokio is a tiny community, home to 411 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Chokio is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.44 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 934 residents per square mile.
📰 Chokio News Today
- Karleen Marie Wernsing Obituary Jul 4, 2026 Pedersen Funeral & Cremation Service · Jul 4
- Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta vs Central Minnesota Christian Boys Soccer | October 1, 2026 Star Tribune · Aug 6
- Marion Heuer Stevens County Times · Apr 6
- Dean Monson Obituary Dec 3, 2025 Pedersen Funeral & Cremation Service · Dec 3
- Donald L. Erickson (Don) Star Tribune · Dec 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Chokio Unique
- The only place in America named Chokio — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Chokio
- Spaulding's Sports Bar
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Chokio
- Cin Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- John A. Scharf Memorial Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Old Gravel Pit Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Orville Erickson Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Robertson Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- W Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Chokio
- CHOKIO-ALBERTA ELEMENTARY
- CHOKIO-ALBERTA SECONDARY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)411
Rank in state#531 of 855
Land area0.44 sq mi
Density934/sq mi
Coordinates45.5731, -96.1742