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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 30.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 684 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0859°N, 92.5297°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wapello County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ottumwa Regional (OTM) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in |
Chillicothe has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.0").