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Chillicothe, IA

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Chillicothe is a small town in Iowa with a population of 50. Residents earn $68,750 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
50 Population 217/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $35,540 per capita
$82,500 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,750
9% lower than US avg
Home Value $82,500
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.2%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.1%
208% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Chillicothe Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population50
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density217/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans45.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$35,540
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,160M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units33
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Uninsured9.5%
Smoking16.0%
Depression19.2%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation684 ft (208 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute34 min
Broadband25.0%
Libraries5

Is Chillicothe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Chillicothe receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Chillicothe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Chillicothe is $68,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 11.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Chillicothe is $82,500, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Chillicothe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches, including 30.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Chillicothe has a population of 50 with a density of 217 people per square mile. The median age is 54.5 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88%), with 4% Black.

Population

50
Total Population
217
People / sq mi
54.5yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56%
Female 44%

Race & Ethnicity

Chillicothe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.1%
12% above US avg
Spanish11.9%
11% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Chillicothe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Chillicothe is $68,750, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Chillicothe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,750
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,540
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
IRS Avg AGI$61,051

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.1%
208% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)887
County GDP$2,160M

Business (County)

Restaurants77
Healthcare87
Retail116
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,777
8% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.1 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Chillicothe is $82,500, 71% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,500
71% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.0%
Housing Units33
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,777
8% above US avg
Effective Rate4.58%
In Chillicothe, 39.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.5% of residents lack health insurance. 16.0% are current smokers. 19.2% report depression. 23.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Chillicothe vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.2%
22% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure27.9%
Asthma8.9%
COPD5.7%
Cancer5.9%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.0%
14% above US avg
Binge Drinking23.0%
Physical Inactivity23.9%
Depression19.2%
Mental Distress16.3%
Physical Distress11.7%
Short Sleep36.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Uninsured9.5%
10% above US avg
Checkup Rate69.9%
Dental Visits59.7%
Premature Death9,638/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.0/10
Exercise Access75.1%
Healthcare Facilities87
Chillicothe has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.5 inches
4% below US avg
Snowfall30.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation684 ft (208 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density217/sq mi
Coordinates41.0859°N, 92.5297°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19179
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.5-point margin. 25.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.1%
D 33.6%

Winner: Republican by 31.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+92.9%
Graduate Degree+3.4%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density217/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access25.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities87
Restaurants77
Retail Stores116

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.1 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

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