At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$35,540 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
Zillow: $118,814
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
17.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
16.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chillicothe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 17.9% (397% 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.
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 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population50
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density217/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans20.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$35,540
Unemployment17.9%
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%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,638/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
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%
Broadband96.0%
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.
34.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.