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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 639 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 10.6 sq mi (27.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,091/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3405°N, 82.9961°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Vinton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rickenbacker International (LCK) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
Chillicothe has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and November the driest (2.9").