At a Glance
Median Income
$53,250
$27,545 per capita
Home Value
$158,600
Zillow: $186,955
Median Rent
$799/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,170/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Chilhowie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chilhowie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chilhowie a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chilhowie residents earn a median household income of $53,250 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,545. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chilhowie is $158,600 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,955. Median rent is $799/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Chilhowie reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,170/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.4% of adults in Chilhowie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chilhowie has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population2,462
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density973/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,250
Per Capita$27,545
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$1,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,600
Rent$799
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$186,955
Housing Units945
Rent Burden25.4%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,170/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary58/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,259/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,975 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Chilhowie was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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