Chillicothe, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Vinton County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
21,958 Population 2,091/sq mi density
$49,193 Median Income $33,036 per capita
$145,900 Home Value $205,028 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
206 Violent Crime/100K 4,659 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,193 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,900 home value, $842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Chillicothe, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,193
35% below
$33,036 per capita
Home Value
$145,900
48% below
Zillow: $205,028
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
206/100K
46% below
4,659/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
40% above
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
52%
Rent
72%
Poverty
107%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
158%
Crime
54%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chillicothe a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chillicothe residents earn a median household income of $49,193 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,036. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 213 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chillicothe is $145,900 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,028. Median rent is $842/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Chillicothe reports 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,659/100K.

Education

21.0% of adults in Chillicothe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chillicothe has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population21,958
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density2,091/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,193
Per Capita$33,036
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$514M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,900
Rent$842
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$205,028
Housing Units10,795
Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

F
Violent206/100K
Property4,659/100K

Health

Obesity45.0%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death19,460/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation639 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Chillicothe was founded in 1803.
The median home in Chillicothe was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.