At a Glance
Median Income
$54,063
$22,594 per capita
Home Value
$150,800
Zillow: $237,530
Violent Crime
43/100K
1,832/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.9%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Chili Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chili's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chili a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chili residents earn a median household income of $54,063 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,594. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 956 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chili is $150,800 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,530. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Chili reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,832/100K.
Education
36.9% of adults in Chili hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chili has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population341
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$22,594
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$1,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$964
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,800
Rent
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$237,530
Housing Units128
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
F
Violent43/100K
Property1,832/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death7,843/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,232 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.9%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Chili was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.