Chickamaw BeachMN
A town of 123.
Is Chickamaw Beach a good place to live?
93% of households own their home in Chickamaw Beach, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 75% and U.S. towns at 73%. Chickamaw Beach has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
123 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Chickamaw Beach: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chickamaw Beach, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Chickamaw Beach.
With 0.0 jobs for every working resident, most of Chickamaw Beach’s workers commute out
4.8% of residents live below the poverty line in Chickamaw Beach, below both Minnesota’s towns (7%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Pine River (14%), Ideal Township (10%) and Baxter (7%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
| Chickamaw Beach | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Fewer middle-aged adults than Minnesota overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 29% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 31% of residents (23% statewide). 22% of residents are 65 or older in Chickamaw Beach. Chickamaw Beach has lost 2.4% of its people since 2020, down to 123 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Chickamaw Beach | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 18% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 41% | 33% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Chickamaw Beach | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 26.2% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.2% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0.8% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.3% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.1% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 3.2% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.3% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.7% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.1% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.1% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 16.1% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.4% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.9% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 29.2% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.3% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
In Chickamaw Beach, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Chickamaw Beach has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Chickamaw Beach is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Chickamaw Beach’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
42% of Chickamaw Beach adults have high blood pressure. Only 1 of the 272 Minnesota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Chickamaw Beach. 23% of Chickamaw Beach adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Chickamaw Beach | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 10% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 23% | 25% |
| What stands out | Chickamaw Beach | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.7% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.6% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Chickamaw Beach | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 7.3% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Chickamaw Beach
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Chickamaw Beach
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Chickamaw Beach; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Chickamaw Beach residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Chickamaw Beach for work
Where Chickamaw Beach’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Chickamaw Beach
City in Minnesota, United States
Chickamaw Beach is a city in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 128 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Area
- 2.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,302 ft
Questions about Chickamaw Beach
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Chickamaw Beach, MN a good place to live?
Chickamaw Beach has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.