At a Glance
Median Income
$62,108
$37,620 per capita
Home Value
$128,500
Zillow: $177,529
Median Rent
$798/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
412/100K
708/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chillicothe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 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 $62,108 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,620. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below 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 $177,529. 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 412 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 708/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,185
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density1,174/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,108
Per Capita$37,620
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$16,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,438
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,500
Rent$798
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$177,529
Housing Units2,885
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent412/100K
Property708/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault329/100K
Burglary379/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,362/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation535 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Chillicothe was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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