Chilhowee, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.2 /5.0
B Good
280 Population 778/sq mi density
$54,000 Median Income $21,019 per capita
$121,900 Home Value $288,137 Zillow
$736 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$54,000 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,900 home value, $736/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Chilhowee, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,000
28% below
$21,019 per capita
Home Value
$121,900
57% below
Zillow: $288,137
Median Rent
$736/mo
37% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Chilhowee Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chilhowee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
43%
Rent
63%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chilhowee a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chilhowee residents earn a median household income of $54,000 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,019. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chilhowee is $121,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,137. Median rent is $736/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

9.0% of adults in Chilhowee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chilhowee has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population280
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density778/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,000
Per Capita$21,019
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty19.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,900
Rent$736
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$288,137
Housing Units138
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation925 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute39 min
Broadband91.3%
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Chilhowee was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (38 miles).
16.8% of the population has a disability.