Ohio
Chillicothe is a small city in Ohio with a population of 21,958. Residents earn $49,193 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Chillicothe receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Chillicothe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Chillicothe is $49,193, 35% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Chillicothe is $145,900, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $842 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Chillicothe is below the national average at 361 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 8,043 per 100,000, 310% above the national average.
21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Chillicothe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 11.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,193 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,036 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $840 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,482 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 213 |
| County GDP | $514M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,375 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.31% |
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $145,900 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $193,029 |
| Median List Price | $179,900 |
| Median List Price | $179,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $110 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.0% |
| Price Drops | 15.9% |
| Inventory | 69 |
| Census Median Rent | $842 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,375 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.31% |
| Obesity | 45.0% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% |
| Depression | 30.1% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 19,460/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 31.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Total Violent | 360.8/100K |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 27.4/100K |
| Robbery | 137.0/100K |
| Assault | 196.4/100K |
| Total Property | 8,042.6/100K |
| 310% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,520.8/100K |
| Theft | 6,407.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 114.2/100K |
| Arson | 18.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.6 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 639 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,091/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3405°N, 82.9961°W |
| County FIPS | 39163 |
Winner: Republican by 58.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.0% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,091/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 10 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 12 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |