At a Glance
Median Income
$38,182
$79,966 per capita
Home Value
$91,500
Zillow: $199,826
Median Rent
$850/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
20.4%
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
13.8% smoking rate
How Chilton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chilton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chilton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chilton residents earn a median household income of $38,182 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $79,966. The unemployment rate stands at 20.4% (467% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,039 business establishments, including 607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chilton is $91,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,826. Median rent is $850/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
19.4% of adults in Chilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
69.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chilton has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population804
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density204/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.3%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$38,182
Per Capita$79,966
Unemployment20.4%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,500
Rent$850
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$199,826
Housing Units335
Rent Burden31.5%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation453 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+69.9%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband61.8%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Chilton was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
13.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.