Chillicothe, IL
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Chillicothe, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Chillicothe a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Chillicothe residents earn a median household income of $62,108 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,620. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,972 business establishments, including 468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chillicothe is $128,500 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,469. Median rent is $798/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Chillicothe reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 961/100K.
Education
26.1% of adults in Chillicothe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chillicothe has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.