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Chillicothe, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Wapello County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
50 Population 217/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $35,540 per capita
$82,500 Home Value $118,814 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
290 Violent Crime/100K 4,328 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
290 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Chillicothe, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,750
9% below
$35,540 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
71% below
Zillow: $118,814
Violent Crime
290/100K
24% below
4,328/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
208% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Chillicothe Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
29%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
308%
Crime
76%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chillicothe a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chillicothe residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,540. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 887 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chillicothe is $82,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,814. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Chillicothe reports 290 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,328/100K.

Education

14.3% of adults in Chillicothe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chillicothe has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population50
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density217/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans45.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$35,540
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,500
Rent
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$118,814
Housing Units33
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent290/100K
Property4,328/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,638/100K

Climate

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

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Broadband25.0%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Chillicothe was founded in 1881.
The median home in Chillicothe was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.